Anne of Green Gables

A Graphic Novel

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Graphic novel, 232 pages

English language

Published by Andrews McMeal Publishing.

(1 review)

The spirit of Anne is alive and well in Mariah Marsden's crisp adaptation, and it's a thrill to watch as the beloved orphan rushes headlong through Brenna Thummler's heavenly landscapes. Together Marsden and Thummler conjure all the magic and beauty of Green Gables. Like Anne herself, you won't want to leave. — Brian Selznick, author/illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and The Marvels The magic of L.M. Montgomery’s treasured classic is reimagined in a whimsically-illustrated graphic novel adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike.

When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage their family farm, they have no idea what delightful trouble awaits them. With flame-red hair and an unstoppable imagination, 11-year-old Anne Shirley takes Green Gables by storm.

Anne’s misadventures bring a little romance to the lives of everyone she meets: her bosom friend, Diana Barry; the town gossip, …

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reviewed Anne of Green Gables by Brenna Thummler

A Superb Adaptation

Brenna Thummler has created a perfect rendering of Anne and Avonlea from the classic novel. Her art is brimming with a sense of place and expressive characters. Mariah Marsden's script kept all the core events and personalities of the characters intact. This is a genuinely masterful collaboration that only adds to the original while remaining failthful to it and Anne.