This was a sweet charming retelling of Anne of Green Gables! I thought that it was faithful to the original novel. This novel is perfect for elementary school readers that are getting to learn the abridged version of the classics!

This collection of books is a great introduction of Anne of Green Gables to younger readers. This collection is a distilling of Anne's school adventures (including Diana and Gilbert of course) that give a sense of Anne's growth without too much complication for young readers.
The illustrations are simple and timeless - this is a book I recommend regularly!

A charming adaptation of Anne of Green Gables for a younger audience, perfect for ages 6 and up, or for those who wish to read with younger children.
Anne of Green Gables has always been a favourite of mine, so it was lovely seeing such a beautifully illustrated adaptation of the story.

'Anne's School Days: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables' by Kallie George with illustrations by Abigail Halpin is the third chapter book adventure based on a classic novel.

It's time for school and Anne loves Autumn and going to school with Diana Barry. What she doesn't love is new student Gilbert Blythe who points out her red hair and makes up a nickname that Anne doesn't like. It's so bad for Anne that she thinks about quitting school. Will Gilbert ever make it up to Anne?

These are nice books and really great adaptations. I like the illustrations and how the story has been broken up so far.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I loved the Anne of Green Gables books and stories when I was younger, so I wanted to share them with my granddaughter. The Anne Chapter Books by Kallie George, are a great way to do that. This is the story of Anne meeting Gilbert Blythe. She and her BFF Diana are walking to school when Diana tells her that Gilbert has returned and that he is very handsome. They have some issues before she decides that they can be friends. This is an early chapter book for young readers who are reading independently and ready to move on to more challenging books. They can be shared reading, or independent reading. Now, my five year old granddaughter is still a bit young for these books, we read part of this one and she wanted to switch to something else, but we did finish it the next day. I enjoy these stories and the whimsical illustrations and recommend them for those 8 and up.

Oh, Anne of Green Gables. I remember briefly reading some of this book back in my elementary school years, but not much. When I went to University, we studied the entire first book front to back. It was such a magical dive into a tale of a young girl with such incredible imagination. I loved it! I'm slowly working my way through the whole series now, because it truly was enchanting to me. So, you know what that means - of COURSE I want to read other adaptations to see how other people saw Anne. Anne Shirley is a one of a kid character - one that is super memorable.

Anne's School Days is a great, little story book following Anne and her friends. We venture off with Anne and Diana into a whimsical walk through Lover's Lane (a path to the school with lots of trees). Sudden news comes from Diana - Gilbert Blythe will be coming to school after his visits with his cousins! Things go along, like things do, and we end up seeing the infamous scene of Gilbert pulling Anne's hair. That's a big uh-oh moment for those of you who haven't read the book. The fallout from this incident plays out in this book since it's all about Anne's days at school.

This takes some notes from the first book in the series and makes it a short, simple read with pictures. I liked it! It's a great way to introduce yourself to Anne in a kid-friendly way. Not that Anne of Green Gables isn't kid friendly, but it can be long for some young readers! But, hey - maybe you'll be as adventurous as Anne and read the original!

Other notes:
1. The one opening page with images of Anne, carrots, leaves, and books is STUNNING. Seriously, that's one of my favourite images that I've seen in a long time. Make that my wallpaper background PRONTO!

2. All of the illustrations are enchanting, fun and whimsical. It seems very fitting for a fun girl like Anne Shirley.

Honestly? I loved it. Overall, it's a great adaptation and made me smile.

Five out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I haven't read any of the previous adapted versions in this series, but I'm an avid Anne (WITH an e) enthusiast. The text focuses only on Anne's time in school with Gilbert as the anchor. It's a clearly platonic relationship, allowing the young reader to see that forgiveness and healing is possible even after first impressions are made.

I read it too my three year old and she enjoyed it! It'll be a great introduction to a great book series for young readers.

The fifth star really comes in because of the excellent illustrations. So cute and the faces have good expressions.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions are my own.

Anne’s School Days, adapted by Kallie George, is the third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first days of school, and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe. This sweet book series is an adaptation of the beloved Anne of Green Gables books. It is perfect to introduce early readers to Anne and all of her friends. Anne’s Schools days finds Anne enjoying her first few weeks of school with Diana and all of her other new class mates. Then Gilbert Blyth comes along and calls her carrots, making him her enemy. Will she forgive him in the end? Full of beautifully nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, the book stays true to the original story but shortens it to make it easier for early readers to stick with. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone wanting to introduce younger children to the wonderful world of Green Gables.

Anne of Green Gables never gets old! Especially with these newly illustrated brightly charged images of Anne and her friends.
The story is engaging for any reader depicting her school days in Avonlea and the beautiful imagery of fall. The highly pigmented illustrations of the birch trees and the kindred spirits between Anne and Diana keep the reader wanting more!
The tension builds between Anne and Gilbert as her romantic ideals of life and daydreaming unfold with a dramatic event. Marilla and Matthew are always there to support her in this new book even though the story itself is as old as time.
I highly recommend this book for all readers! Especially if you have always loved Anne of Green Gables!

Thank you to the Publishers Penguin Random House and #-NetGalley for this advanced digital copy.

"Anne's School Days," the third in a series of Anne of Green Gables graphic novels, It tells the memorable story of Anne and Gilbert's first meeting, including a beautifully illustrated depiction of Anne breaking her slate over Gilbert's head.

Though not a complete retelling of the classic novel, Kallie George's graphic novel series are gorgeous depictions of favorite scenes and moments within the book that every Anne of Green Gables fan will enjoy.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. It will be released July 6, 2021 by Tundra Books.

Anne's School Days is the third in Kallie George's illustrated chapter book adaptations of the famous Anne of Green Gables series. I loved the first two for their rich and authentic representation of the original novels. They capture the heart and essence of Anne Shirley and her escapades.

This book deals with Anne's experiences at school. Anne is smart. She enjoys school and spending time with her best friend Diana. Then she meets Gilbert Blythe. Gilbert is a handsome lad who likes to tease the girls and pull their braids. When he calls her Carrots, trouble ensues. "Anne's red hair was her lifelong sorrow." He persists in teasing her until Anne breaks her slate on his head. I appreciate that when Anne gets in trouble, Gilbert tries to take responsibility for his actions. Unfortunately, their teacher, Mr Phillips, only punishes Anne.

Things get worse. After lunch one day, Anne, having been wandering among the trees daydreaming, comes into the classroom a bit late. While the boys were also late, she gets punished again by having to sit beside Gilbert. Anne decides to quit school. Marilla and Matthew, her adopted family, take her side and allow her to stay home.

Eventually Anne misses her friends and returns to school where she completely ignores Gilbert. Soon enough Anne gets herself into trouble again. While the girls are acting out a poem, Anne pretends to be the heroine. She climbs onto a raft and begins floating down the river. When the raft starts leaking and sinking she ends up rescuing herself by hopping onto a bridge post. She is stranded there until Gilbert finds and rescues her.

Abigail Halpin's illustrations are just gorgeous. Her "illustrations blend traditional and digital media, mixing watercolor, ink, pencil and collage."

I adored the original Anne of Green Gables series and the first books in this adapted series. I've been thinking of gifting it to my oldest granddaughter who will turn four this year. I will definitely get her the first two, but a couple of things in this one are problematic for me. First, the girls at school accept Gilbert's teasing of them as normal. (Thankfully Anne does not.) Second, while Anne partly saves herself, she ultimately has to be rescued by Gilbert, a boy. I admire Anne's spunk and that she stands up for herself. I'm just not sure if I want to expose my granddaughter to these other messages - at least not quite yet.

I can't help but wonder how Lucy Maud Montgomery would have portrayed Anne if she was writing today.

Don't miss this or the first two books in this series.

Truth here…I love Anne of Green Gables. I have read the first book in the series more than once and I adored the old TV series with Megan Fellows. The original may seem wordy to today’s young readers but it is still a great read aloud or read alone for elementary school kids. There are fun adventures in the book and also universal longings (as for love and acceptance).

For a child who is not ready for the length of the unabridged book this could be a good introduction. It may even encourage some to go to Montgomery’s novel. The events are true to those in the book. There is an added plus here with the beautiful, vividly rendered illustrations.

What happens to Anne (remember the important final E) when Gilbert Blythe comes to school? Follow the short chapters to find out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

This is just one of a series of books that breaks the original Anne of Green Gables books into easier to read sections. This is written as an early chapter book and the reader gets to be part of my favorite scene, where Anne breaks the slate over Gilbert's head. Unlike other “shortener” series like Great Illustrated Classics, I like how this is broken up. How each different scene is it’s own part of the series and can be read as an independent book.

I love Anne of Green Gables so when Netgalley had this early chapter book retelling up, I grabbed a digital arc! I loved the simple retelling of some of Anne's adventures with school and Gilbert Blythe. The pictures are adorably beautiful. It would make a lovely addition to a home library.

Lovely, lovely book. The illustrations are exquisite and the abridged text is spot on. I adore Anne of Green Gables and have read it countless times as a child, so it was a pure joy to read the stories paired with such beautiful illustrations. I look forward to reading the others in the series and perhaps sharing them with own children someday.

A chapter book for young readers for fans of Anne Green Gables. Anne is spunky and sensitive when her school mate Gilbert Blythe makes fun of her very sensitive red hair. She puts him in his place but pays a price. She still has her dignity and Gilbert's respect. What a great lesson to to teach our daughters. Go back in time with this classic.

<i>A special thank you to Tundra Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

Having grown up loving this story, I absolutely loved this adapted, condensed version for younger audiences. For the most part, the book captures the key moments throughout the story and is a wonderful introduction for readers to hopefully pick up the novel in the future. For those who are not familiar with the story, this is a good introduction and would make them more curious to read more of Anne's story. It creates a nice segway into the novel if needed. The illustrations are adorable and capture the characters exactly as how I envisioned them in the novel and the older 1980’s series. Anne’s friendship with Diana, her interactions with Gilbert, and her spirit translates well onto the pages through the art. This book with its beautiful illustrations is a keeper.

A perfectly sweet and short children's version of a part of Anne's stories that will make you want to read the other early reader books about Anne.

A sweet early reader snippet of the classic Anne of Green Gables. The art is delicate and warm. A short read, great for introducing younger readers to Anne with an e!

I received this children’s chapter book as an ARC from NetGalley. It is beautifully illustrated and captures the essence of Anne and her complicated feelings for Gilbert. It contains the adored “carrots” scene and will delight young readers everywhere!