Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel - Paperback

by Brenna Thummler (Illustrator), Mariah Marsden (Author), Kendra Phipps (Editor)

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel adaptation of L. M. Montgomery's beloved classic about an imaginative orphan who finds friendship, family, and a place to belong in the charming village of Avonlea.

"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

Millions of readers have fallen in love with Anne Shirley--a bright, talkative, and endlessly imaginative orphan whose life changes forever when she is mistakenly sent to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at Green Gables. Though the Cuthberts were expecting a boy, Anne's spirited personality quickly transforms their lives and the entire community around her.

Adapted by Mariah Marsden with gorgeous illustrations by Brenna Thummler, this vibrant graphic novel brings Anne's unforgettable journey to life for a new generation of readers. From schoolyard rivalries and baking disasters to kindred friendships and dreams of puffed sleeves, Anne approaches every triumph and setback with humor, heart, and boundless imagination

• Perfect introduction to classic literature for young readers
• Features a strong female character whose optimism helps her overcome adversity
• Beautiful full-color illustrations and timeless charm appeals to independent and reluctant readers alike

Introduce a new generation to Anne Shirley's unforgettable adventures and rediscover the magic for yourself.

Author Biography

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.