Our spirited Anne is back, this time in a beautiful graphic novel that will make kindred spirits out of a whole new generation of readers.
Photo: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Everyone's favourite redhead is back with a cool new rendition of this Canadian classic. Anne of Green Gables (by OG Lucy Maud Montgomery) has been adapted by Mariah Marsden and illustrated by Brenna Thummler into a graphic novel. Anne's story has been condensed for an easy and fun read, but still maintains the key plot points (raspberry cordial, life long sorrows, botched baking, puffed sleeves, kindred spirits and, of course, Gilbert Blythe!) everyone loves.
Photo: Andrews McMeel PublishingEach page is filled with beautiful illustrations that maintain the pioneer essence of the time but give the story a more modern feel.
Photo: Andrews McMeel PublishingWho doesn't love the scene where Matthew picks Anne up at the train station, expecting a boy, only to take home a chatty, imaginative and utterly ridiculous-in-the-best-ways-possible little girl?
Photo: Andrews McMeel PublishingOr when nosey Avonlea gossip Rachel Lynde gets up in Marilla's business about where Matthew has gone?
It's great for old fans and newcomers alike. Grab a tissue, this is one story that will get you every time.
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.