The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired byAnne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage now available in paperback!

Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the home of her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. But when the dares start and mean Josie Pye makes the others feel bad, Anne can’t stop herself from challenging Josie to a dare . . . which leads to Anne being dared to climb the house and walk along the ridgepole! Anne’s dangerous dare ends in injury . . . and teaches her an important lesson. But Anne must pluckup her courage again when she is chosen to recite at a Christmas concert! How can Anne perform in front of so many people? And what is shy Matthew Cuthbert hiding from the family?

Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

KALLIE GEORGEis an author, editor and creative writing teacher living in Vancouver, B.C. She has written numerous acclaimed books for children, includingThe Lost Gift,Secrets I Know,Duck, Duck, DinosaurandThe Melancholic Mermaid, as well as the The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series and The Heartwood Hotel series. She has also taught writing workshops for children and adults across Canada, as well as in South Korea, and currently teaches at Emily Carr University.

ABIGAIL HALPIN is an illustrator living in southern Maine, a few miles from the sea. Her illustrations are a blend of traditional and digital media, and she has illustrated many beautiful childrens books includingFinding Wild,Fort Building Time,Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violinand the Anne Chapter Book series(Anne Arrives,Anne’s Kindred Spirits,Anne’s School Days)

Author:Kallie George (Canadian author)Illustrator:Abigail HalpinSeries: AnneFormat:Trade PaperbackProduct dimensions: 68pages, 8″ H x 6″ W x 1″ LPublished: September 3, 2024Publisher:Tundra BooksRecommended for ages 6-9.