Anne of Green Gables

by Mary Sebag-Montefiore (Adaptor), Alan Marks (Illustrator)

64 page ADAPTATION of the classic story of Anne of Green Gables is beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore in this new edition to the Young Reading programme, series 3 for confident readers.

Genres: Classics, Childrens, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Family

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1900

About the author

Mary Sebag-Montefiore is an author of children's books and often adapts adult classics for children. She has rewritten everything from David Copperfield, Wuthering Heights and War and Peace. She is associated with Usborne.

Reviews

[Miranda Reads]

I am an absolute sucker for illustrated versions of my favorite classic books...and this was no exception. I really enjoyed the way Sebag-Montefiore portrayed Anne in this story and while some of my favorite parts of the story were cut for time, the overall impression of the book works well.

[Brianna Bratrud]

Perfect for my own justice-and-beauty-loving Mary. Makes me dream of reading the real Anne stories with her some day.

[Lorraine]

I don't think this is actually the book I read, but this is what the ISBN pulls up. It's a pretty short picture book of the story; the illustrations are wonderful, but the story is truncated weirdly and doesn't even hit some of the more important parts like Diana and Anne being kept apart and Anne saving Diana's sister's life. It's not a very good abridging IMHO.

[Samantha]

Beautiful illustrations but the retelling of the story does not flow nicely, very choppy.

[Carina Martin]

I think four stars because Anne lost her temper and I read the book to my Mommy.

[Sara]

Super abbreviated Usborne book. Eliana liked it.

[Naomi]

SO GOOD!!!!!

[Leyla Lázaro]

Es súper cuqui

[Christine M]

Worst retelling imaginable, the entire book is just Anne complaining about her red hair and not one other character is nice to her in fact they are nasty to her about her hair too. Since this book is aimed at very young children it should be banned, shockingly nasty. If your child has red hair they will feel very self conscious and sad after reading this and if not they will be given a message that it's ok to treat someone badly if their hair is red. Soo awful if we replaced red hair with black hair or brown skin then this book never would have made it onto a child's bookshelf. Clearly written by a hateful jealous woman. Long live beautiful red heads!

[Melted Marshmellow]

It was amazing. Would definitely re read.

[KaitandMaddie]

A good introduction to Anne. We will have to watch the movie soon.

[R. L. Peterson]

Excellent retelling of Anne of Green Gables for the youngest of readers!

[Juliana Broussard]

3.5 ⭐️

[Maddy Roth]

Genre: Contemporary Realistic
Date: 9-8
Grade Range: 2-5

This is an abridged version of Anne of Green Gables. It shows how a red-head orphan tries her best to fit in. It's in a format for young readers to enjoy the book. Even though it's not the full story, it still is relatable for some students who struggle to fit in, which I very much relate too.

[Andy Hickman]

“Anne of Green Gables” by Mary Sebag-Montefiore (Usborne)
Delightful illustrations accompany this abridged version of a classic story.

“I’ll be dazzingly good always.”

“I’ll float off into the far blue yonder..” she murmured ***

[Sarah]

First grade unit: Social studies- Canada

[Wilde Sky]

A young orphan is taken in by a family and tries to find happiness.

The story and writing were very effective but this version was a bit too short.

[Stevie Loveridge]

Love the illustrations but the story itself is really short.

[Lauren Hansøn]

A sweet introduction to our beloved Anne for little readers. The illustrations are lovely!