After a mix-up at the orphanage, Katherine Shirley, a bright and imaginative girl with long copper-red hair, is sent to live at Green Gables—though the Cuthberts had asked for a boy to help on their farm. As Katherine adjusts to life in the quiet town, her beauty, intelligence, and dramatic imagination make her stand out, bringing new friendships, rivalries, and the chance to finally find a place where she belongs.