In this heartwarming collection of nineteen short stories L.M. Montgomery returns to the enchanting shores of beautiful Prince Edward Island to tell about orphans much like Anne of Green Gables -- vulnerable, sensitive, and full of hope and courage.

Introduction -- Charlotte's quest -- Marcella's reward -- An invitation given on impulse -- Freda's adopted grave -- Ted's afternoon off -- The girl who drove the cows -- Why not ask Miss Price? -- Jane Lavinia -- The running away of Chester -- Millicent's double -- Penelope's party waist -- The little black doll -- The Fraser scholarship -- Her own people -- Miss Sally's company -- The story of an invitation -- The softening of Miss Cynthia -- Margaret's patient -- Charlotte's ladies -- Editorial note -- Acknowledgements.