Follows the adventures of Sara Stanley who is forced to live with her deceased mother's relatives in the town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. Sara's antics and misadventures lead her through tales of romance and fancy, and tragedy and comedy.
General Note: Closed-captioned.Includes English and French language tracks.Home use only.At head of title: Sullivan Entertainment presents.Special features: Four extraordinary new documentaries: An unexpected journey: the origin of the series; Spirit of place: short stories to screenplays; P.E.I. transposed: building a dreamworld; Prodigious talent: the kids of Avonlea ; cast bios ; trivia game promo ; beautiful interactive menu.Originally broadcast on television in 1989.Based on the novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Formatted Contents Note: Disc 1. Ep. 1. The journey begins -- Disc 2. Ep. 2. The story girl earns her name ; Ep. 3. The quarantine ; Ep. 4. Secrets and true love ; Ep. 5. Old lady Lloyd -- Disc 3. Ep. 6. Proof of the pudding ; Ep. 7. Aunt Abigail's beau ; Ep. 8. Malcolm and the baby ; Ep. 9. Conversions -- Disc 4. Ep. 10. Felicity's challenge ; Ep. 11. The blue chest of Arabella King ; Ep. 12. The witch of Avonlea ; Ep. 13. Nothing endures but change.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Written by Heather Conkie ; directed by Paul Shapiro.
Participant or Performer Note: Sarah Polley, Jackie Burroughs, Lally Cadeau, Cedric Smith, Gema Zamprogna, Mag Ruffman, Zachary Bennett and Frances Hyland.