The Great American Read is going on this summer on PBS. Did you watch the show on May 22nd? Here is the link in case you want to catch up. The Great American Read You can vote for your favorite books out of the 100 titles that are featured all summer. One of the books I voted for was Anne of Green Gables b y L. M. Montgomery.
Who doesn't just adore Anne! I have a kindergartner student this year who is a Anne of Green Gables act and look alike! Her hair isn't ginger but should be. She has a continual positive monologue with boundless energy just like Anne in the novel.
Years ago when I worked in a nursing home, the director of nursing decided to have a read aloud everyday. She chose Anne of Green Gables.....unfortunately everyone fell asleep. She said all of the descriptions made for a soothing sound. But I did think what a good choice....written in 1908 with a lot of girlhood memories for the residents.
I didn't read Anne until I was an adult and adored it and read the entire series. When the new graphic novel came out which is written by Mariah Marsden and illustrated by Brenna Thummler, I heard it was terrific. I was doubtful because I wasn't sure if the story would really translate well into graphics. So, I read the book. I loved it....and I laughed and cried. It brought back the storyline to me really well. Another teacher read the book after my recommendation and felt the same. The true test was giving the book to a teacher who hadn't read the book. Unfortunately, it fell flat for her. She had a hard time figuring out the characters and didn't feel all of the emotions that I experienced. I suspect that this graphic novel is best read by someone who has already read the novel.
Here is a page from the book that I really loved...it was a two page spread.
I also heard that there was a new Anne of Green Gable movie that came out in 2016. I watched it on Amazon Prime and loved it. Don't read the reviews because most hated the new version and kept referring to the 1985 version with Megan Follows as their favorite. Now, I admit, that version was awesome but I also really liked the new version. I think if you watched the 2016 version first, it would become a favorite too.
So, try one of the Anne of Green Gables books or movies and enjoy the wonderful story of a poor orphan who succeeds trials and troubles with her boundless energy and positive attitude.
- Print Length: 232 pages
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 24, 2017)
- Publication Date: October 24, 2017
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