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, Mrs. Lynde; and that infuriating tease, Gilbert Blythe. From triumphs and thrills to the depths of despair, Anne turns each everyday moment into something extraordinary.

** "**A classic presented in a new format that's perfectly suited for one of the most imaginative girls in children's literature."
 (Stephanie Anderson, Shelf Awareness)

Autorentext
Mariah Marsden spent her childhood hunting for faeries amidst the old hills of the Missouri Ozarks. Co-author of Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel and The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel, she writes about the dreams and difficulties of girlhood, the folklore of her home, and the complexities of rural life. She's still on the lookout for faeries.

Klappentext

Schoolyard rivalries. Baking disasters. Puffed sleeves. Explore the violet vales and glorious green of Avonlea in this spirited graphic novel adaptation. "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 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, Mrs. Lynde; and that infuriating tease, Gilbert Blythe. From triumphs and thrills to the depths of despair, Anne turns each everyday moment into something extraordinary. The magic of L.M. Montgomery's treasured classic is reimagined in this whimsically illustrated graphic novel adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike. Kids from age 7 on, as well as adult fans of Anne, will enjoy rediscovering Anne's world through Brenna Thummler's spirited art.

Zusammenfassung
Schoolyard rivalries. Baking disasters. Puffed sleeves. Explore the violetvales and glorious green of Avonlea in this spirited adaptation. The magic ofL.M. Montgomery's treasured classic is reimagined in a whimsically-illustratedgraphic novel adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike. WhenMatthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage theirfamily farm, they have no idea what delightful trouble awaits them. Withflame-red hair and an unstoppable imagination, 11-year-old Anne Shirley takesGreen Gables by storm. Anne's misadventures bring a little romance to the livesof everyone she meets: her bosom friend, Diana Barry; the town gossip, Mrs.Lynde; and that infuriating tease, Gilbert Blythe. From triumphs and thrills tothe depths of despair, Anne turns each everyday moment into somethingextraordinary.