Anne of West Philly A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables
“Anne of West Philly: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables” by Ivy Noelle Weir is a full-color graphic novel published by Little, Brown in 2022. This edition, comprising 244 pages, reimagines the classic tale of Anne Shirley in a contemporary setting, where she navigates life in modern-day West Philadelphia. The story follows Anne as she is fostered by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, embarking on a journey filled with new friendships, challenges, and the search for belonging.
Readers will find that Anne’s vibrant personality and creativity shine as she engages with her new environment, joining the robotics club and forming bonds with characters like Diana and Gilbert. The narrative explores themes of family, diversity, and the experiences of orphans and foster homes, all while highlighting Anne’s adventures and personal growth. This graphic novel offers a fresh perspective on a beloved classic, making it a unique addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and graphic novels.
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Anne of Green Gables with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy and The Secret Garden on 81st Street, this full-color graphic novel moves Anne Shirley to modern-day West Philadelphia, where where she finds new friends, new rivals, and a new family.
When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to foster a teenage girl for the first time, their lives are changed forever. Their redheaded foster daughter, Anne Shirley, is in search of an exciting life and has decided that West Philly is where she’s going to find it. Armed with a big personality and unstoppable creativity, Anne takes her new home by storm as she joins the robotics club, makes new friends in Diana and Gilbert, experiences first love, and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. But as Anne starts to get comfortable, she discovers one thing she wasn’t looking for: a family.
This title will be simultaneously available in hardcover.
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