Further Chronicles of Avonlea facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Lucy Maud Montgomery |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Series | Anne of Green Gables |
| Genre | Short stories |
| Publisher | McClelland & Stewart |
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Publication date
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1920 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 220 pp |
| Preceded by | Chronicles of Avonlea |
Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories written by L. M. Montgomery. It was published in 1920 and is a follow-up to her earlier book, Chronicles of Avonlea. This book shares many tales about the people living in the made-up Canadian village of Avonlea. This charming village is located on Prince Edward Island.
Even though it's sometimes sold as part of the Anne Shirley series, Anne doesn't play a huge role in this book. Out of 15 stories, she is the main character and narrator in only one, called "The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily." She is also briefly mentioned in two other stories. A few other characters from the Anne books, like Diana Barry, Marilla Cuthbert, and Rachel Lynde, also appear in smaller parts.
Contents
- Stories in the Collection
- Aunt Cynthia's Persian Cat
- The Materializing of Cecil
- Her Father's Daughter
- Jane's Baby
- The Dream-Child
- The Brother Who Failed
- The Return of Hester
- The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily
- Sara's Way
- The Son of His Mother
- The Education of Betty
- In Her Selfless Mood
- The Conscience Case of David Bell
- Only a Common Fellow
- Tannis of the Flats
- Anne Shirley Book Series
Stories in the Collection
This book contains 15 unique short stories. Each one tells a different tale about the lives and adventures of the people in and around Avonlea.
Aunt Cynthia's Persian Cat
Aunt Cynthia asks her nieces, Sue and Ismay Meade, to look after her beloved Persian cat named Fatima. The girls don't really want to. When Fatima goes missing, Sue has to come up with a clever plan to avoid making her rich aunt angry.
The Materializing of Cecil
Miss Charlotte Holmes doesn't want to admit she's never had a boyfriend. So, she invents a charming man named Cecil Fenwick from New Brunswick. This helps keep the Avonlea gossips busy. But then, the real Cecil shows up, and Miss Charlotte worries her secret will be revealed.
Her Father's Daughter
Rachel Spencer invites her father to her wedding, even though he and her mother, Isabella, are not close. This makes her mother very upset.
Jane's Baby
When Jane Roberts passes away, her cousins, Miss Rosetta Ellis and Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler, start arguing over who will care for Jane's baby.
The Dream-Child
Josie is a grieving mother who hears a mysterious crying sound near the sea. She believes it's the ghost of her and David's first baby.
The Brother Who Failed
During a family reunion at the Monroe home in Avonlea, Aunt Isabel says that Robert is "the only failure" in the family. His brothers and sisters then try to help him feel better about himself.
The Return of Hester
Hester Meredith is dying and makes her sister Margaret promise not to marry Hugh Blair. But Margaret and Hugh fall deeply in love. In a surprising turn, Hester herself helps them.
The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily
Anne Shirley and her friend Diana Barry meet an annoying old woman named Miss Emily Leith. This happens while they are staying at Echo Lodge. After Miss Emily dies, Anne receives a mysterious package. Anne Shirley herself tells this story.
Sara's Way
Mrs. Eben Andrews talks about her daughter Sara and Sara's boyfriend, Lige Baxter, with Mrs. Jonas Andrews. When Lige's brother's business fails, everyone involved has a different idea about what should happen next.
The Son of His Mother
Thyra Carewe discovers that her beloved son, Chester, has fallen in love with the beautiful Damaris Garland.
The Education of Betty
Sara Churchill, who has recently become a widow, arranges for an old friend to teach her wild daughter, Betty.
In Her Selfless Mood
Eunice Carr dedicates her life to fulfilling her mother Naomi Holland's dying wish. Naomi asked Eunice to look after Christopher Holland, who is Naomi's son and Eunice's half-brother.
The Conscience Case of David Bell
David Bell refuses to give a sworn statement in the name of Jesus Christ. This shocks the people of Avonlea society.
Only a Common Fellow
This story is about a love triangle involving Mark Foster, Phillippa Clark, and Owen Blair.
Tannis of the Flats
Jerome Carey works as a telegraph officer in "The Flats," a trading post in the Canadian Northwest. He becomes the focus of attention for the beautiful Tannis Dumont. However, he falls in love with Elinor Blair, who is from Avonlea.
Anne Shirley Book Series
L. M. Montgomery continued the adventures of Anne Shirley in several other books. These are listed in order of Anne's age in each story.
| # | Book | Date published | Anne Shirley's age |
| 1 | Anne of Green Gables | 1908 | 11 — 16 |
| 2 | Anne of Avonlea | 1909 | 16 — 18 |
| 3 | Anne of the Island | 1915 | 18 — 22 |
| 4 | Anne of Windy Poplars | 1936 | 22 — 25 |
| 5 | Anne's House of Dreams | 1917 | 25 — 27 |
| 6 | Anne of Ingleside | 1939 | 34 — 40 |
| 7 | Rainbow Valley | 1919 | 41 |
| 8 | Rilla of Ingleside | 1921 | 49 — 53 |
| # | Book | Date published | Anne Shirley's age |
| — | Chronicles of Avonlea | 1912 | — |
| — | Further Chronicles of Avonlea | 1920 | — |
| — | The Blythes Are Quoted | 2009 | — |
