A sweet and heartwarming adaptation of Anne of Green Gables with a modern twist! I absolutely adored this rendition! It's perfect for young readers and readers with young hearts. I loved the parts that kept true to the original story and the parts that strayed to become more "modern" were done so skillfully, they kept the story fun and engaging in a new, dynamic, and diverse way.

This graphic novel is so heartwarming! A delight from beginning and end, following Anne's journey from a mistaken adoption to a school dance is a treat to watch unfold. I haven't seen many adaptations of Anne of the Green Gables into a modern universe but this graphic novel did that perfectly, everything seamlessly slides into a modern context really well and you can absolutely see Anne Shirley doing what happens in this graphic novel. Gilbert's bullying but growing friendship is handled really well, it shows a great example of communication and apologies.

This is a beautiful and complex story of a twelve-year-old girl who has grown up in the foster care system. Anne is being fostered by a new family who thought they were getting a young child. While they weren't thrilled at first, Anne and her foster family learn to love one another. Watch as Anne navigates this new situation, a new school, and new feelings! A fabulous MG graphic novel that teenagers will love and connect with. I highly recommend it!

Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of)

This was a cute retelling of the classic Anne of Green Gables. I love that the author includes so many fun pieces from the original story line. Yet, this story takes a different route. The characters are diverse and Anne finds she has feelings for someone new. Fans of the original will love this unique version of Anne of Green Gables. Students will be drawn to the graphic novel aspect.

It's been quite a long time since I've read Anne of Green Gables or watched/read an adaption of the books and while I remember liking them as a kid, this one will probably be my favorite. I'm always a fan of queer retellings of classic stories and this one is done really well.

The way Anne's situation was handled as a foster child who's been shuffled from family to family and seeing how that played into how she approached different things was interesting and heartbreaking to read about since it's a very real problem for a lot of kids. Anne and Diana's story line was cute and lovely showing a first crush and having the Cuthberts be instantly accepting of Anne's feelings for Diana was great. I know homophobia in coming out is still a terrible thing kids suffer from, but it's nice to read stories where it's handled as no big deal.

The art was done in a fun way and I loved that it felt like we were almost reading one of Anne's zines.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Quill Tree Books and for making this available in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed this graphic novel retelling of Anne of Green Gables. While inspired by Anne of Green Gables, I would not say this is a graphic novel adaptation per se. This is more of a graphic novel retelling as it's modernized and adds a new twist to the friendship between Diana and Anne. If you were looking for a graphic novel adaptation from the original text, this is not it. But if you're looking for the tale redefined, then you'll be delighted by this version of Anne!

What I liked:
The colors were super vibrant and the illustrations are wonderful.
Anne is as spunky and volatile as she is in the original.
Anne's rebellions and mistakes are updated to modern teenage girl drama: telling off a mean adult, dealing with boys in class who tease and joke too much (usually because they like the girl) and using bad hair dye to horrible results.
There's a new twist on the relationship with Diana and Anne.
Matthew is the same old caring and kind Matthew.

Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I HIGHLY recommend this to guardians or teachers of a child/ren to give access to the kids. It's a queer children's fiction and graphic novel. Growing up with books like this would've been soo much better for me. People wouldn't have been so clueless about a part of themselves.

I was obsessed with this classic, but I LOVE this adaptation more! I have no problem with the art as children would love to see colourful artwork and something easy to understand. I sincerely hope this gets more reach for the world to see how much queer children's fiction isn't harmful but, instead, helpful.

A modern retelling of Anne of Green Gables as a graphic novel with a sapphic angle for middle grades? Yes, please. This book embraces the unique qualities that made Anne Shirley such an important part of my childhood. But it adds some things that offer helpful insights for young readers. It reframes Gilbert’s behavior as harassment which I loved. It also creates a supportive world where she can consider her romantic feelings for Diana. So much to love about this book.

My name is Anne (with an "e") just like the main character in Anne of Green Gables. This is not simply a coincidence, but evidence of how much my mom loved the character of Anne Shirley when she was growing up. I have read the original and seen various adaptations through the years and was excited to find that a modern graphic retelling has been written.

Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (sort of) is a graphic novel by Kathleen Gros set in present day. There are scenes reimagined from the original, such as whiteboards being broken over heads and shouting at Mrs. Lynde. But there are also new infusions of school clubs and dances. This book takes place over a shorter time period than the original. I was bracing for the sad event from L.M. Montgomery's novel and was relieved that this telling kept to a much happier ending.

I enjoyed finding the commonalities but also know that someone who had no idea a novel existed would enjoy the story. Children who have been in the foster system, have had family troubles, don't like their appearance, and don't know who they are or what they want in life can all find something in this book. The art is delightful and the story is easy to follow. I now want to go find the author's previous book based on Little Women!

Rating: 4.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC!

Okay, this was adorable! This is a graphic novel based on Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, which if you don’t know (BUT SERIOUSLY IF YOU’VE NEVER READ IT DO IT NOW) follows Anne Shirley, an orphan that gets adopted by a brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. I really liked how this followed the original, but modernized it. I have read modernizations of this story before, but usually I don’t love them. But I thought this was great! The change in love interest was a fun difference as well! I loved this so much, and I hope this author keeps going, as this novel only goes part way through Anne’s story. The art in this was wonderful as well! If you love Anne of Green Gables, definitely check this out!

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

An Anne of Green Gables graphic novel adaptation for this generation.
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Anne Shirley has been in foster care her entire life so when the Cuthberts siblings take her home to the apartment they share it feels like maybe this might be her forever home. Turns out the Cuthberts wanted a baby and were surprised to get Anne, a tween headed into 7th grade. They agree to try it temporarily, but every time Anne messes up like lashing out in anger at school or dyeing her hair green, she believes they are going to send her away. Anne makes friends (and one enemy) and has her first crush on her BFF Diana, but is this all temporary?
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Anne of Green Gables holds a special place in my heart, as I read the books and watched the show with my mom growing up so I tend to love all the adaptations. Gros creates a beautiful MG graphic novel full of hope, Zines, and life lessons. I adored it. This title releases October 25!

CW: anger issues, abandonment, foster care

I truly loved this book. The diversity of the main character Anne was amazing. The need for these books are extremely important right now, foster care is a hardship that many kids face. Them being able to relate to a character is super important. Representation is extremely important, all it takes is one book and I feel like this could be the one book for many. I will be purchasing this for my library and will be recommending it.

Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (sort of) is the second classic graphic novel adaption by Kathleen Gros.
Anne of Green Gables has held a special place in my heart since childhood. I absolutely love the classic, and this modern day retelling/adaptation will be a fun introduction for many middle schoolers.
In this adaptation, Anne is in the foster care setting and is taken in by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who reside in the Avonlea Apartment. Gros does a great job describing Anne's weariness with the foster care setting and we get an inside view into Anne's weariness and fear of rejection. This graphic novel will help many middle schoolers understand the (often) heartbreak and loneliness associated with foster care.
This modern day retelling shines a light on belonging, LGBTQ+ youth, hope and more. In fact, I learned about Zines in this graphic novel and now can't wait to create a Zine Club for our middle schoolers!

This was just so wonderful! I will always and forever read Anne of Green Gables adaptations and this graphic novel rendition was just perfect. I read and enjoyed Kathleen Gros's graphic novel adaptation of Little Women (Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)) and really enjoyed it so I had high hopes for this one and it did not disappoint.

Anne is exactly what it says in its title: a modern-day sort-of adaptation of Anne of Green Gables. Having never read the original (I know, boo, hiss, etc.), I can't speak for how true it comes to the source material, but what I can say is that this story is so sweet that I don't think its adherence to the source matters. Anne is incredibly likeable, her problems are real problems, and she and her friends feel like real kids; the author clearly put time and effort into adapting this into a modern story, and it shows. The art style is perfect for the story, and I'm so glad full color was chosen for the interior - it's what Anne would have wanted!

Thank you to Quill Tree Books and NetGalley for providing a copy for review.

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75 stars

A sweet retelling of a familiar story. I enjoyed it for what it was and think that younger readers will definitely enjoy this.

This book was so cute! The integration of story and art was excellent. I loved the family dynamic between Anne and the Cuthberts and how it was adapted to modern day. I loved the inclusion of Zines, they're so cool and not something many middle schoolers are likely to encounter elsewhere. I adored the development of Anne and Diana's relationship. It was sweet and right on the mark for twelve year olds who are just figuring themselves out. I will definitely be recommending this book.

A middle grades lgbt retelling of Ann of Green Gables. The Cuthbert siblings were expecting to foster a younger child, but they got a teenager instead because of a computer glitch. As time goes on, they can't imagine their lives without her. The book contains some classic elements from the original book, like Anne breaking the board over Gilbert's head. Overall a really good retelling.