Anne of Green Gables

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 Marsdens crisp adaptation, and its a thrill to watch as the beloved orphan rushes headlong through Brenna Thummlers heavenly landscapes. Together Marsden and Thummler conjure all the magic and beauty of Green Gables. Like Anne herself, you wont 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 adaptationperfect 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-redhair 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.