Eleven-year-old orphan Anne goes to live with her new family, only to discover that they expected a boy.

The story club is formed. Then, Anne's vanity leads to vexation of spirit.

Anne becomes an unfortunate lily maid, and the Queen's class is organized.

After the reaper whose name is Death touches her life, Anne comes to the bend in the road.

Anne meets sweet Miss Lavendar and learns the story of her romance over an afternoon at the stone house.

The shadow of change leads to greetings and farewells as Anne sets off for Redmond College.