The Storm and Avonlea's Losses

Anne of Avonlea

A predicted storm becomes a real catastrophe that destroys crops and trees, while exposing the limits of improvement and the resilience of the community.

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A Distant Warning A Distant Warning from "Anne of Avonlea". A Distant Warning A Newspaper Joke Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley publish playful local notes under a false signature, including a prediction that Uncle Abe's…

A Distant Warning from "Anne of Avonlea". A Distant Warning A Newspaper Joke Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley publish playful local notes under a false signature, including a prediction that Uncle Abe's…

A Distant Warning A Newspaper Joke Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley publish playful local notes under a false signature, including a prediction that Uncle Abe's storm will strike on May 23. The joke gives the weather prophet a reputation he does not want. A Date Remembered When the date arrives unusually hot and still, the written prediction returns to mind. Its coincidence adds unease to the approaching weather.

The Black Cloud The Black Cloud from "Anne of Avonlea". The Black Cloud A Sudden Threat A vast black cloud rolls over the northwest as Anne dismisses Avonlea school.

The Black Cloud from "Anne of Avonlea". The Black Cloud A Sudden Threat A vast black cloud rolls over the northwest as Anne dismisses Avonlea school.

The Black Cloud A Sudden Threat A vast black cloud rolls over the northwest as Anne dismisses Avonlea school. Its livid edges and lightning make the storm appear almost unreal. Seeking Shelter Harmon Andrews carries children in his wagon, while Anne rushes Davy and Dora toward Green Gables. The community acts quickly as daylight collapses into darkness.

The Hailstorm The Hailstorm from "Anne of Avonlea". The Hailstorm A Violent Interior Hail breaks the north and west windows at Green Gables, and Marilla, Anne, and the twins take shelter amid the noise.

The Hailstorm from "Anne of Avonlea". The Hailstorm A Violent Interior Hail breaks the north and west windows at Green Gables, and Marilla, Anne, and the twins take shelter amid the noise.

The Hailstorm A Violent Interior Hail breaks the north and west windows at Green Gables, and Marilla, Anne, and the twins take shelter amid the noise. Davy fears it is Judgment Day, while Dora clings quietly to Anne. Widespread Destruction The storm strips crops and blossoms, breaks branches, and ruins most of the Society's young trees. A short ordeal changes the landscape across Avonlea.

Ginger's Death Ginger's Death from "Anne of Avonlea". Ginger's Death Damage at Harrison's Lightning strikes Harrison's kitchen chimney, knocks over Ginger's cage, and damages the floor.

Ginger's Death from "Anne of Avonlea". Ginger's Death Damage at Harrison's Lightning strikes Harrison's kitchen chimney, knocks over Ginger's cage, and damages the floor.

Ginger's Death Damage at Harrison's Lightning strikes Harrison's kitchen chimney, knocks over Ginger's cage, and damages the floor. The parrot is killed in the storm. Grief Without Disguise Harrison admits that Ginger was his only company. Anne cries with him, recognizing that the bird's abrasive habits never erased the affection that bound them together.

Rebuilding After Hail Rebuilding After Hail from "Anne of Avonlea". Rebuilding After Hail Counting the Losses Residents compare damage, find roads blocked by hail, and hear reports of worse destruction elsewhere.

Rebuilding After Hail from "Anne of Avonlea". Rebuilding After Hail Counting the Losses Residents compare damage, find roads blocked by hail, and hear reports of worse destruction elsewhere.

Rebuilding After Hail Counting the Losses Residents compare damage, find roads blocked by hail, and hear reports of worse destruction elsewhere. The farms and orchards face difficult recovery. More Springs Ahead The old Boulter house burns after being struck, unintentionally fulfilling a Society goal. Anne feels conflicted but chooses hope, trusting that new springs will bring chances to plant again.

May, before the twenty-third

May 23, late afternoon

May 23, during the storm's forty-five minutes

the evening after the storm

the days after May 23