Anne:
An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of)
by Kathleen Gros
Published by Quill Tree Books
on October 25, 2022
Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary, Retelling, LGBTQIA+
Length: 304 pages
Ages: 8 - 12 years
Grade level: 3rd - 7th

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Synopsis:

Inspired by Anne of Green Gables, this contemporary middle-grade graphic novel Anne follows feisty red-haired Anne, who finally finds the perfect foster family and confronts her perhaps more-than-platonic feelings for her new best friend Diana. 


My Thoughts:

A modern-day LGBTQIA+ retelling of Anne of Green Gables!


Anne, an orphaned twelve-year-old, has been mistakenly sent to the Cuthberts who live in an apartment building called the Avon-Lea. After a short trial, the Cuthberts decide to give Anne a chance to live with them and Anne tries her hardest to be the good girl that the Cuthberts expect her to be. 

This is a wonderful retelling of Anne of Green Gables, with fantastic illustrations perfect for the age group and a sapphic twist that isn't at all a far cry from the original. 

This is perfect for middle-grade readers and includes a lot of Anne's struggles with being the new kid at school, making new friends, dealing with bullies, and more. 

I especially loved Anne's choice of extracurricular activity (zine club!) and the added visual explanation at the end of how to make your own one-page folded zine. Very fun and inspiring for young artists!