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Anne Chapter Book #3
Anne's School Days: Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
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.
Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too. However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne’s nerves. When he pulls on Anne’s braid and calls her “Carrots” because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks, who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe?
Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too. However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne’s nerves. When he pulls on Anne’s braid and calls her “Carrots” because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks, who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe?
Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
72 pages, Hardcover
First published July 6, 2022
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About the author
Kallie George
91 books376 followersI’m an author, editor, and speaker living in Vancouver, BC, near the sea. When I’m not writing or editing, I’m teaching creative writing workshops.
I have my Masters of Children's Literature from the University of British Columbia.
I love picture books, fairy tales, beautiful art and music, and baking cookies.
I have my Masters of Children's Literature from the University of British Columbia.
I love picture books, fairy tales, beautiful art and music, and baking cookies.
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July 7, 2022
For me, these Kallie George/Abigail Halpin collaborations are the perfect introduction to Anne of Green Gables. This chapter book series is going strong with a third chapter about Anne's first days at school--specifically her skirmishes with Gilbert Blythe. Whimsical panels show Gilbert pinning girls braids and being the good-natured tease who pushes Anne's buttons. Readers will find Gilbert to be a charming, but misunderstood classmate while still sympathizing with Anne. What a joy to see the river rescue included and see the two become friends. Looking forward to more books in this series.
July 8, 2021
Anne’s School Days by Kallie George is the third book in a young reader adaptation of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. The series is set on Prince Edward Island in the 1870s. Although this can be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend the first two books in the series as well. They are Anne Arrives (Book 1) and Anne’s Kindred Spirits (Book 2).
In Anne’s School Days, Anne is glad to be at school with her kindred spirit Diana Barry, but the return to town of handsome and mischievous Gilbert Blythe causes unexpected trouble. Anne’s reactions are over the top, but somewhat justified, and it is up to Anne’s adoptive mother, Marilla, to sort it all out.
This young reader adaptation is accompanied by plenty of illustrations, well done by Abigail Halpin. It is written to be simple enough for young readers but also carry forward the spirit of the original Anne of Green Gables story. It gives children a shorter look at the story with plenty of pictures to help learning readers. After their reading level advances, kids can pick up the full version of Anne of Green Gables, with which they will already be familiar. It is a great way to introduce children to classics.
I would recommend this book to parents of young children who are just learning to read.
In Anne’s School Days, Anne is glad to be at school with her kindred spirit Diana Barry, but the return to town of handsome and mischievous Gilbert Blythe causes unexpected trouble. Anne’s reactions are over the top, but somewhat justified, and it is up to Anne’s adoptive mother, Marilla, to sort it all out.
This young reader adaptation is accompanied by plenty of illustrations, well done by Abigail Halpin. It is written to be simple enough for young readers but also carry forward the spirit of the original Anne of Green Gables story. It gives children a shorter look at the story with plenty of pictures to help learning readers. After their reading level advances, kids can pick up the full version of Anne of Green Gables, with which they will already be familiar. It is a great way to introduce children to classics.
I would recommend this book to parents of young children who are just learning to read.
July 8, 2021
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.
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.
December 5, 2020
I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, but if this one is anything to go by, they’re a great way to introduce very young readers to Anne of Green Gables. This one is a very short, illustrated treatment of Anne at school, so as you might guess, it centers around the “carrots” episode and its aftermath. It retains some of the original dialogue and thoughts, but is pared down to be easily read in just a few minutes.
Though I think LM Montgomery’s work is pretty accessible even to young readers, I could see a place for this if a child is not quite ready for long chapter books. The stories and the characters are so timeless that I think it’s lovely to introduce them to a child as soon as possible!
The illustrations were very nice for the most part, but... something’s happened to Matthew in the pictures. He’s turned hipster or something. It’s rather humorous.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this Advance Review Copy.
Though I think LM Montgomery’s work is pretty accessible even to young readers, I could see a place for this if a child is not quite ready for long chapter books. The stories and the characters are so timeless that I think it’s lovely to introduce them to a child as soon as possible!
The illustrations were very nice for the most part, but... something’s happened to Matthew in the pictures. He’s turned hipster or something. It’s rather humorous.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this Advance Review Copy.
November 10, 2023
Yes, Anne's School Days is definitely a bit better (and as such also somewhat more readable) than both Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits (which I have rated with one star respectively). For author (or rather adapter) Kallie George certainly seems to have fleshed out her presented text a bit in Anne's School Days so that Anne Shirley in particular feels more like Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne Shirley and is no longer just a thin cardboard like and lacking nuance pale reflection of the former (albeit ALL of the other characters encountered in and presented by George in Anne's School Days, including Gilbert Blythe and Diana Barry, still feel pretty much textually blah and uninspired to and for me, nothing textually wrong with and in their depictions to be sure, but just not enough there and majorly missing regarding textual depth).
However and indeed, even though I do think Kallie George is doing better with her depiction of Anne Shirley's character in Anne's School Days, I still cannot and will not consider more than a two star rating for Anne's School Days. For one and like with Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits, I personally find it problematic and disrespectful that L.M. Montgomery is not once mentioned by name, that Anne's School Days is described as being an adaption of Anne of Green Gables but that George obviously does not consider it necessary to pay homage to Montgomery as the author of Anne of Green Gables. And for two (and much more problematically), there are also far too many textually important Anne of Green Gables details that are either a bit out of place or missing in action in Anne's School Days. For example, the scenario where Anne Shirley is rescued by Gilbert Blythe when the dory she is in (while playing Tennyson's Lady of Shallot) springs a leak and starts to sink, in Anne of Green Gables, this actually happens later than when Kallie George textually places it in Anne's School Days (and yes, that does feel a bit off for me, even though I kind of also understand why the sequence of events has been altered for Anne's School Days). But indeed and furthermore, since L.M. Montgomery clearly shows in Anne of Green Gables that the Avonlea teacher, that Mr. Phillips does not just end up leaving for a new job but that he is actually forced to resign because he is obviously in love with one of the senior students, with Jane Andrews' older sister Prissy (and has trouble with discipline in hi class since he is so romantically distracted), I really DO NOT understand why in Anne's School Days Mr. Philips being sweet on Prissy Andrews and very obviously showing this for all to notice and to see is totally not even remotely present, since this in Anne of Green Gables certainly hits home just how poor and lacking Mr. Phillips is as a teacher and much more so than in Anne's School Days Anne being just shown by Kallie George as complaining that Mr. Phillips is unfair (and that he then very conveniently and quickly gets another job and leaves Avonlea to be replaced by kindred spirit and excellent teacher Miss Stacy, yes, this certainly makes Mr. Phillips departure and Miss Stacy's arrival in Anne's School Days rather annoyingly like a deus ex machina of convenience, and which in my opinion most certainly is not at all the case with how Lucy Maud Montgomery depicts Anne Shirley's experiences at school with Mr. Phillips).
And well, combined with me still not really enjoying Abigail Halpin's accompanying artwork for Anne's School Days all that much (in so far that she continues in my opinion to depict Marilla Cuthbert as creepily witch like and her brother Matthew as physically resembling someone "not all there" spiritually and mentally, not to mention that I find how Gilbert Blythe is rendered a bit overly cutesy), while I do definitely find Anne's School Days quite a bit better than Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits, for me, there is still far too much that I am considering unpleasant and unlikeable regarding the combination of text and images to consider Anne's School Days with more than a two star rating (although it does look like I am definitely rather the minority here).
However and indeed, even though I do think Kallie George is doing better with her depiction of Anne Shirley's character in Anne's School Days, I still cannot and will not consider more than a two star rating for Anne's School Days. For one and like with Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits, I personally find it problematic and disrespectful that L.M. Montgomery is not once mentioned by name, that Anne's School Days is described as being an adaption of Anne of Green Gables but that George obviously does not consider it necessary to pay homage to Montgomery as the author of Anne of Green Gables. And for two (and much more problematically), there are also far too many textually important Anne of Green Gables details that are either a bit out of place or missing in action in Anne's School Days. For example, the scenario where Anne Shirley is rescued by Gilbert Blythe when the dory she is in (while playing Tennyson's Lady of Shallot) springs a leak and starts to sink, in Anne of Green Gables, this actually happens later than when Kallie George textually places it in Anne's School Days (and yes, that does feel a bit off for me, even though I kind of also understand why the sequence of events has been altered for Anne's School Days). But indeed and furthermore, since L.M. Montgomery clearly shows in Anne of Green Gables that the Avonlea teacher, that Mr. Phillips does not just end up leaving for a new job but that he is actually forced to resign because he is obviously in love with one of the senior students, with Jane Andrews' older sister Prissy (and has trouble with discipline in hi class since he is so romantically distracted), I really DO NOT understand why in Anne's School Days Mr. Philips being sweet on Prissy Andrews and very obviously showing this for all to notice and to see is totally not even remotely present, since this in Anne of Green Gables certainly hits home just how poor and lacking Mr. Phillips is as a teacher and much more so than in Anne's School Days Anne being just shown by Kallie George as complaining that Mr. Phillips is unfair (and that he then very conveniently and quickly gets another job and leaves Avonlea to be replaced by kindred spirit and excellent teacher Miss Stacy, yes, this certainly makes Mr. Phillips departure and Miss Stacy's arrival in Anne's School Days rather annoyingly like a deus ex machina of convenience, and which in my opinion most certainly is not at all the case with how Lucy Maud Montgomery depicts Anne Shirley's experiences at school with Mr. Phillips).
And well, combined with me still not really enjoying Abigail Halpin's accompanying artwork for Anne's School Days all that much (in so far that she continues in my opinion to depict Marilla Cuthbert as creepily witch like and her brother Matthew as physically resembling someone "not all there" spiritually and mentally, not to mention that I find how Gilbert Blythe is rendered a bit overly cutesy), while I do definitely find Anne's School Days quite a bit better than Anne Arrives and Anne's Kindred Spirits, for me, there is still far too much that I am considering unpleasant and unlikeable regarding the combination of text and images to consider Anne's School Days with more than a two star rating (although it does look like I am definitely rather the minority here).
November 26, 2020
Oh, how I adore this series!! It's a fabulous way to introduce Anne Shirley's story to the littlest tykes. "Anne's School Days" chronicles the events of Gilbert calling her Carrots (what a scene at school!) and the day that Anne has to be rescued from her play-acting on the raft in the river.
Have I mentioned yet the amazingly gorgeous illustrations?! I'm in love with pictures.
Definitely 5 stars!! Would make a lovely gift.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.
Have I mentioned yet the amazingly gorgeous illustrations?! I'm in love with pictures.
Definitely 5 stars!! Would make a lovely gift.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.
May 18, 2021
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.
A special thank you to Tundra Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
A special thank you to Tundra Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
January 15, 2021
Anne's School Days is a beautiful and faithful adaptation of Anne of Green Gables for very young readers. I have not had the opportunity to read the first 2 books in the series, but I would like to one day as I hope they are as well done as this book. Anne of Green Gables is a classic read aloud story enjoyed by many parents or teachers and the children who sit at their feet or on their lap enraptured by the tale. Anne's School Days is the natural next step in a young child's journey to become an independent reader. They can enjoy a familiar story, written in such a way that they can feel the pride of saying "I can read it myself."
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 27, 2021
“Maybe Anne had changed, just a little. But she’d always be Anne, with an e.”
This is such a sweet continuation of the Anne Chapter Book series for early-readers. "Anne's School Days" features a summary of Anne in her first days at school, making new friends, and getting teased by Gilbert and mistreated by her first teacher. In this beautifully illustrated book, Anne learns lessons of forgiveness and talking less. I absolutely want physical copies of this entire series some day!
I received a free digital copy of “Anne’s School Days” from Penguin Random House via NetGalley to read and review, for which I am very grateful!
This is such a sweet continuation of the Anne Chapter Book series for early-readers. "Anne's School Days" features a summary of Anne in her first days at school, making new friends, and getting teased by Gilbert and mistreated by her first teacher. In this beautifully illustrated book, Anne learns lessons of forgiveness and talking less. I absolutely want physical copies of this entire series some day!
I received a free digital copy of “Anne’s School Days” from Penguin Random House via NetGalley to read and review, for which I am very grateful!
May 30, 2025
My kindergartener loved this. She saw a live performance of the Anne of Green Gables a few years ago, and then (naturally) wanted us to call her Anne for months after. This book nicely bridges the entryway to Lucy Maude. And at age 6 she is definitely not too old to re-enact the slate smashing scene.
November 19, 2020
I really liked this! It was like a summary of the "Anne of Green Gables" book! It's a perfect read for young readers because it's written in a simple way. There's even illustrations to keep the reader interested.
**Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this!**
**Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this!**
May 17, 2024
I asked Mila what she thought about Gilbert and she responded with, “I don’t like him because he called her carrots…” And so it begins.
February 17, 2021
Anne's School Days recounts the beginnings of Anne and Gilbert's school rivalry. A foundational moment in these beloved characters' lives.
This addition to the early readers series of Anne of Green Gables is both delightful and beautiful. It is a great preview for every child who isn't quite ready for L. M. Montgomery's work.
The illustrations and design choices mirror the beauty of the classic tale. The summarized language and illustrations make the book accessible to reader who may not have otherwise engaged with the story.
Some of the language maybe advanced for early readers, but stays true to the original text and provides opportunities learning and vocabulary expansion.
Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with digital galley copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This addition to the early readers series of Anne of Green Gables is both delightful and beautiful. It is a great preview for every child who isn't quite ready for L. M. Montgomery's work.
The illustrations and design choices mirror the beauty of the classic tale. The summarized language and illustrations make the book accessible to reader who may not have otherwise engaged with the story.
Some of the language maybe advanced for early readers, but stays true to the original text and provides opportunities learning and vocabulary expansion.
Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with digital galley copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 7, 2021
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.
December 16, 2020
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for an early ARC copy for an honest review.
I always enjoy a different form of Anne of Green Gables books. I love how Kallie George is taking the novel and making easy reader versions so that young readers can start loving the book before reading the actual novel. I also think that the illustrations were beautifully done. Plus I love how this focus on the relationship of Anne and Gilbert and how it all started and almost ended.
I always enjoy a different form of Anne of Green Gables books. I love how Kallie George is taking the novel and making easy reader versions so that young readers can start loving the book before reading the actual novel. I also think that the illustrations were beautifully done. Plus I love how this focus on the relationship of Anne and Gilbert and how it all started and almost ended.
December 19, 2020
I love the original Anne of Green Gables, and if this can get kids interested in reading her in any form, then it has done a good job. The bits of the story that this series picks up are in neat little chunks, and easy to follow, with pictures throughout.
This is the third book in the series, and I'm hoping that this continues until the whole first book is covered.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This is the third book in the series, and I'm hoping that this continues until the whole first book is covered.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
February 27, 2021
As always, Kallie George and Abigail Halpin hit it out of the park with their third in the Anne series, "Anne's School Days."
The prose is approachable for early readers and the illustrations are gorgeously wall worthy. (Seriously. I want to buy extra copies just so I can hang pages up in my house.)
I cannot wait to add the hardcover to my Anne collection when it is released in June.
A Huge Thank You to Penguin Random House & NetGalley for this digital copy to read and review.
The prose is approachable for early readers and the illustrations are gorgeously wall worthy. (Seriously. I want to buy extra copies just so I can hang pages up in my house.)
I cannot wait to add the hardcover to my Anne collection when it is released in June.
A Huge Thank You to Penguin Random House & NetGalley for this digital copy to read and review.
April 28, 2022
Anne, as always, is at the ready to distract us from sore throats and yucky tummies.
Eliana’s review: “I LOVE ANNE!! You mean there’s a movie?!?! Why does Gilbert tease her so much? Do you think he loves her now?”
Eliana’s review: “I LOVE ANNE!! You mean there’s a movie?!?! Why does Gilbert tease her so much? Do you think he loves her now?”
July 6, 2021
just read this in its entirety and it’s sooooo cute…. anne and gilbert i will love you forever!!
August 30, 2021
As in the case of books one and two, book three captures the essence of Anne! This series is fabulous!!!
May 8, 2022
Beautiful illustrations with one of my all time favorite characters. This is a great beginner book to introduce your kids (or you!) to Anne Shirley.
November 14, 2022
A lovely picture book that tells the story of Anne meeting Gilbert.
December 29, 2022
Sehr sweet. Mit tollen illustration.
December 17, 2025
Penny’s cruising now. She read this book to Lew and I, and we loved this third installment!
May 10, 2025
I am enjoying these Anne of Green Gables-inspired chapter books.
August 30, 2021
Anne’s School Days
I would like to thank netgalley and Kallie George for an arc in exchange for an honest review. As a person who has read the original Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, I was excited when I saw this book-Anne’s School Days. Anne of Green Gables is a masterpiece, the only problem with the book is that it is exceptionally long with difficult/complex language for younger audiences. So, when I saw an adaption made to introduce younger audience to the timeless tale, that made me excited, as such Anne’s School Days do not disappoint. The language is extremely easy to understand for beginner readers with beautiful illustrations to keep younger audiences interested. The story still uses original parts of Anne of Green Gables such as parts of the story and some of the words Anne uses such as “kindred spirits”. I believe that this book keeps the Anne of Green Gables spirit and does an amazing job introducing this whole world to young readers. After doing some research on this series I found out that this was the third book in the series of illustrated picture books showcasing the stories that come from Anne of Green Gables. Although this was the 3rd book it was written so well you could read them in any order, and they would still make sense. In conclusion this book really is magical and will become a favorite for all ages.
I would like to thank netgalley and Kallie George for an arc in exchange for an honest review. As a person who has read the original Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, I was excited when I saw this book-Anne’s School Days. Anne of Green Gables is a masterpiece, the only problem with the book is that it is exceptionally long with difficult/complex language for younger audiences. So, when I saw an adaption made to introduce younger audience to the timeless tale, that made me excited, as such Anne’s School Days do not disappoint. The language is extremely easy to understand for beginner readers with beautiful illustrations to keep younger audiences interested. The story still uses original parts of Anne of Green Gables such as parts of the story and some of the words Anne uses such as “kindred spirits”. I believe that this book keeps the Anne of Green Gables spirit and does an amazing job introducing this whole world to young readers. After doing some research on this series I found out that this was the third book in the series of illustrated picture books showcasing the stories that come from Anne of Green Gables. Although this was the 3rd book it was written so well you could read them in any order, and they would still make sense. In conclusion this book really is magical and will become a favorite for all ages.
April 15, 2022
Was war meine Freude groß als ich erfuhr, dass dieses Frühjahr endlich ein weiterer Band der Vorlesebuch-Reihe zu Lucy Maud Montgomerys Kinderbuch-Klassiker „Anne auf Green Gables“ erscheinen wird. Von dem ersten Teil war ich ganz hin und weg. Der zweite war daher natürlich ein absolutes Muss für mich.
Der Herbst ist da und wie jeder in Avonlea, so liebt auch Anne von Green Gables diese Jahreszeit über alles. Ihr Leben ist gerade einfach nur herrlich. Seit drei Wochen geht sie nun schon zur Schule und findet es dort ganz wunderbar. Dies soll sich jedoch ändern, als Gilbert Blythe in die Klasse zurückkehrt. Dieser ist zwar sehr gutaussehend, hat allerdings auch lauter Flausen im Kopf. Als er Anne an einem ihrer Zöpfe zieht und „Karotte“ nennt, schwört sie sich, nie wieder ein Wort mit diesem unverschämten Jungen zu wechseln. Dass er sich über ihre roten Haare lustig gemacht hat, kann sie ihm einfach nicht verzeihen. Doch dann gerät Anne eines Tages beim Spielen am Teich in eine äußerst unglückselige Situation und es ist ausgerechnet Gilbert, der sie rettet. Ob sie seine Entschuldigung vielleicht doch annehmen sollte?
Mit den Geschichten über das rothaarige Waisenmädchen Anne Shirley hat die kanadische Autorin Lucy Maud Montgomery etwas ganz Wunderbares und Einzigartiges erschaffen. Sie sind definitiv zurecht zu so bekannten Klassikern geworden und dürfen in meinen Augen auf gar keinen Fall in Vergessenheit geraten. Ich finde es daher großartig, dass es inzwischen eine Anne-Vorlesebuch-Reihe gibt, in denen die Erlebnisse des quirligen Rotschopfs für eine jüngere Leserschaft nacherzählt werden und dank der schon Kinder ab 5 Jahren die Möglichkeiten erhalten, ihre Liebe für Anne zu entdecken.
Also ich bin schon seit langem ein riesiger Fan der „Anne auf Green Gables“ - Serie und kann in die Bücher gar nicht oft genug eintauchen. Meine letzte buchige Reise nach Avonlea hat mir nun also Kallie George mit einer ihrer Nacherzählungen beschert und tja, was soll ich sagen, ich habe mich eindeutig zurecht so sehr drauf gefreut.
Mich hat auch dieser Band auf ganzer Linie überzeugen können. Kallie Georgie ist es meiner Meinung nach erneut hervorragend gelungen, einen Teil von „Anne auf Green Gables“ auf eine stark gekürzte und vereinfachte Art und Weise neu zu erzählen, ohne dass dabei der besondere Zauber des Originals verloren geht.
An alle, denen es noch nicht bewusst war: Die Bände dieser Reihe enthalten nicht die Originalgeschichten, sie beruhen nur darauf und das in einer sehr komprimierten und sprachlich altersgerechten Form. Wobei einem das ja eigentlich schon bei einem Blick auf die geringe Seitenzahlen der Bücher klar sein müsste. ;)
Dieser Band umfasst ungefähr 70 Seiten – anders als der vorherige, der gut doppelt so viele hat, da er gleich zwei Erzählungen enthält. Auf Englisch sind alle Bände einzeln erschienen, im Deutschen hat man sich jedoch dazu entschlossen, die ersten beiden Nacherzählungen in ein Buch zu packen. Das, was bei uns also als der zweite Teil der Reihe gilt, ist im Englischen der dritte. Nur so zur Info, falls ihr euch wundert, dass sich die Seitenzahlen der Ausgaben unterscheiden.
Da die Geschichte nicht so lang ist, die Sätze sehr einfach gehalten sind und die kurzen Kapitel eine ideale Vorleselänge besitzen, eignet sich auch dieser Band fabelhaft zum Vorlesen für Kinder ab 5 Jahren. Für Erstleser bietet er sich meiner Ansicht nach aber ebenfalls prima an. Die Schrift ist sehr groß und da sich stets nur wenig Text auf einer Seite befindet und es viele Bilder gibt, sollten Grundschulkinder das Buch problemlos selber lesen können.
Was die Aufmachung angeht, könnte ich euch nun wieder endlos etwas vorschwärmen. Das Cover sieht einfach nur bezaubernd aus und auch der Innenteil des Buches ist so hübsch und liebevoll gestaltet. Zu jedem Kapitelanfang gibt es eine von Blumen umrankte farbige Zeichnung und auch in den Kapiteln kommen wir in den Genuss von zahlreichen bunten Illustrationen, die meistens eine ganze Seite einnehmen.
Ich habe mich an den vielen Bildern mit ihren warmen, herbstlichen und satten Farben gar nicht sattsehen können. Sie sind einfach so wunderschön und fangen die besondere Atmosphäre des Originals rundum gelungen ein. Der nostalgische Zeichenstil von Abigail Halpin passt wahrlich einfach nur perfekt zu den zeitlosen Anne-Geschichten.
Bezüglich der Handlung habe ich euch ja bereits berichtet, dass es auch Kallie Georgie erneut prima geglückt ist, den Charme der herkömmlichen Geschichte in ihrer Nacherzählung beizubehalten. Anne ist das aufgeweckte, fantasievolle und dickköpfige junge Mädchen, wie wir es kennen und lieben; Gilbert der freche und sympathische Junge und auch die weiteren Figuren besitzen ihre jeweiligen bekannten Eigenschaften und Besonderheiten. Mir hat es erneut unheimlich viel Spaß gemacht, Zeit mit den ganzen liebenswerten Charakteren zu verbringen und ich freue mich schon sehr auf mein nächstes Wiedersehen mit ihnen. Zum Glück werde ich mich da gar nicht so schrecklich lange gedulden müssen. Der nächste Band wird nämlich voraussichtlich dieses Jahr im September erscheinen.
Fazit: Mit „Annes turbulente erste Schultage“ beschert uns Kallie George eine weitere ganz zauberhafte Nacherzählung des kanadischen Kinderbuchklassikers „Anne auf Green Gables“, die ich jedem, egal ob Jung oder Alt, nur ans Herz legen kann. Das Buch erzählt eine wundervolle Geschichte über Freundschaft, Schule, das Ärgern und Verzeihen. Es ist unterhaltsam und lehrreich zugleich, zum Träumen schön illustriert und ein großes Muss für alle Anne-Liebhaber*innen. Ich bin absolut begeistert von diesem Schätzchen und vergebe sehr gerne 5 von 5 Sternen!
Der Herbst ist da und wie jeder in Avonlea, so liebt auch Anne von Green Gables diese Jahreszeit über alles. Ihr Leben ist gerade einfach nur herrlich. Seit drei Wochen geht sie nun schon zur Schule und findet es dort ganz wunderbar. Dies soll sich jedoch ändern, als Gilbert Blythe in die Klasse zurückkehrt. Dieser ist zwar sehr gutaussehend, hat allerdings auch lauter Flausen im Kopf. Als er Anne an einem ihrer Zöpfe zieht und „Karotte“ nennt, schwört sie sich, nie wieder ein Wort mit diesem unverschämten Jungen zu wechseln. Dass er sich über ihre roten Haare lustig gemacht hat, kann sie ihm einfach nicht verzeihen. Doch dann gerät Anne eines Tages beim Spielen am Teich in eine äußerst unglückselige Situation und es ist ausgerechnet Gilbert, der sie rettet. Ob sie seine Entschuldigung vielleicht doch annehmen sollte?
Mit den Geschichten über das rothaarige Waisenmädchen Anne Shirley hat die kanadische Autorin Lucy Maud Montgomery etwas ganz Wunderbares und Einzigartiges erschaffen. Sie sind definitiv zurecht zu so bekannten Klassikern geworden und dürfen in meinen Augen auf gar keinen Fall in Vergessenheit geraten. Ich finde es daher großartig, dass es inzwischen eine Anne-Vorlesebuch-Reihe gibt, in denen die Erlebnisse des quirligen Rotschopfs für eine jüngere Leserschaft nacherzählt werden und dank der schon Kinder ab 5 Jahren die Möglichkeiten erhalten, ihre Liebe für Anne zu entdecken.
Also ich bin schon seit langem ein riesiger Fan der „Anne auf Green Gables“ - Serie und kann in die Bücher gar nicht oft genug eintauchen. Meine letzte buchige Reise nach Avonlea hat mir nun also Kallie George mit einer ihrer Nacherzählungen beschert und tja, was soll ich sagen, ich habe mich eindeutig zurecht so sehr drauf gefreut.
Mich hat auch dieser Band auf ganzer Linie überzeugen können. Kallie Georgie ist es meiner Meinung nach erneut hervorragend gelungen, einen Teil von „Anne auf Green Gables“ auf eine stark gekürzte und vereinfachte Art und Weise neu zu erzählen, ohne dass dabei der besondere Zauber des Originals verloren geht.
An alle, denen es noch nicht bewusst war: Die Bände dieser Reihe enthalten nicht die Originalgeschichten, sie beruhen nur darauf und das in einer sehr komprimierten und sprachlich altersgerechten Form. Wobei einem das ja eigentlich schon bei einem Blick auf die geringe Seitenzahlen der Bücher klar sein müsste. ;)
Dieser Band umfasst ungefähr 70 Seiten – anders als der vorherige, der gut doppelt so viele hat, da er gleich zwei Erzählungen enthält. Auf Englisch sind alle Bände einzeln erschienen, im Deutschen hat man sich jedoch dazu entschlossen, die ersten beiden Nacherzählungen in ein Buch zu packen. Das, was bei uns also als der zweite Teil der Reihe gilt, ist im Englischen der dritte. Nur so zur Info, falls ihr euch wundert, dass sich die Seitenzahlen der Ausgaben unterscheiden.
Da die Geschichte nicht so lang ist, die Sätze sehr einfach gehalten sind und die kurzen Kapitel eine ideale Vorleselänge besitzen, eignet sich auch dieser Band fabelhaft zum Vorlesen für Kinder ab 5 Jahren. Für Erstleser bietet er sich meiner Ansicht nach aber ebenfalls prima an. Die Schrift ist sehr groß und da sich stets nur wenig Text auf einer Seite befindet und es viele Bilder gibt, sollten Grundschulkinder das Buch problemlos selber lesen können.
Was die Aufmachung angeht, könnte ich euch nun wieder endlos etwas vorschwärmen. Das Cover sieht einfach nur bezaubernd aus und auch der Innenteil des Buches ist so hübsch und liebevoll gestaltet. Zu jedem Kapitelanfang gibt es eine von Blumen umrankte farbige Zeichnung und auch in den Kapiteln kommen wir in den Genuss von zahlreichen bunten Illustrationen, die meistens eine ganze Seite einnehmen.
Ich habe mich an den vielen Bildern mit ihren warmen, herbstlichen und satten Farben gar nicht sattsehen können. Sie sind einfach so wunderschön und fangen die besondere Atmosphäre des Originals rundum gelungen ein. Der nostalgische Zeichenstil von Abigail Halpin passt wahrlich einfach nur perfekt zu den zeitlosen Anne-Geschichten.
Bezüglich der Handlung habe ich euch ja bereits berichtet, dass es auch Kallie Georgie erneut prima geglückt ist, den Charme der herkömmlichen Geschichte in ihrer Nacherzählung beizubehalten. Anne ist das aufgeweckte, fantasievolle und dickköpfige junge Mädchen, wie wir es kennen und lieben; Gilbert der freche und sympathische Junge und auch die weiteren Figuren besitzen ihre jeweiligen bekannten Eigenschaften und Besonderheiten. Mir hat es erneut unheimlich viel Spaß gemacht, Zeit mit den ganzen liebenswerten Charakteren zu verbringen und ich freue mich schon sehr auf mein nächstes Wiedersehen mit ihnen. Zum Glück werde ich mich da gar nicht so schrecklich lange gedulden müssen. Der nächste Band wird nämlich voraussichtlich dieses Jahr im September erscheinen.
Fazit: Mit „Annes turbulente erste Schultage“ beschert uns Kallie George eine weitere ganz zauberhafte Nacherzählung des kanadischen Kinderbuchklassikers „Anne auf Green Gables“, die ich jedem, egal ob Jung oder Alt, nur ans Herz legen kann. Das Buch erzählt eine wundervolle Geschichte über Freundschaft, Schule, das Ärgern und Verzeihen. Es ist unterhaltsam und lehrreich zugleich, zum Träumen schön illustriert und ein großes Muss für alle Anne-Liebhaber*innen. Ich bin absolut begeistert von diesem Schätzchen und vergebe sehr gerne 5 von 5 Sternen!
June 11, 2021
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: Anne Arrives & Anne's Kindred Spirits.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 18, 2020
First sentence: Everyone loved autumn in Avonlea. Especially Anne of Green Gables. “What a splendid day,” said Anne to Diana Barry as they walked to school. “Isn’t it good to be alive on a day like this?” Three weeks of school had gone by and, so far, Anne loved it.
Premise/plot: Anne Shirley starts school in Avonlea in the third book in Kallie George's adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables. She is adapting the classic novel into an early chapter book series. The series remains true in spirit--with a little condensing, okay a lot of condensing--to the original. In this one, Anne has a few adventures and misadventures in school regarding a certain Gilbert Blythe. Will she ever forgive him for calling her Carrots???
My thoughts: LOVE. I won't try to hide my bias. I can't. It would be like me playing a game of "poor, poor kitty." (If you don't know about the game, you could read about it here.) I love, love, love, love, love, crazy love L.M. Montgomery's books. I particularly LOVE the character of Anne Shirley. And Gilbert, well, don't get me started on how much I LOVE him. I love how the book focuses on two or three incidents instead of trying to tell every single one. It keeps the pace going. (That being said, I wouldn't have minded seeing Anne's green hair make an appearance. But editing matters, and George stayed on task.)
I highly recommend this one!
Quotes:
Anne turned away and quickly forgot about Gilbert. Instead, she gazed off and started imagining. Anne loved imagining. This time, she dreamed she was a fancy lady with puffed sleeves and glossy black hair. All of a sudden, she was tugged out of her daydream. It was Gilbert. He had slid over and now he was pulling her braid! “Carrots,” he whispered. Anne froze. Anne’s red hair was her lifelong sorrow. That was the worst name Gilbert could call her. The worst name anyone could call her.
Premise/plot: Anne Shirley starts school in Avonlea in the third book in Kallie George's adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables. She is adapting the classic novel into an early chapter book series. The series remains true in spirit--with a little condensing, okay a lot of condensing--to the original. In this one, Anne has a few adventures and misadventures in school regarding a certain Gilbert Blythe. Will she ever forgive him for calling her Carrots???
My thoughts: LOVE. I won't try to hide my bias. I can't. It would be like me playing a game of "poor, poor kitty." (If you don't know about the game, you could read about it here.) I love, love, love, love, love, crazy love L.M. Montgomery's books. I particularly LOVE the character of Anne Shirley. And Gilbert, well, don't get me started on how much I LOVE him. I love how the book focuses on two or three incidents instead of trying to tell every single one. It keeps the pace going. (That being said, I wouldn't have minded seeing Anne's green hair make an appearance. But editing matters, and George stayed on task.)
I highly recommend this one!
Quotes:
Anne turned away and quickly forgot about Gilbert. Instead, she gazed off and started imagining. Anne loved imagining. This time, she dreamed she was a fancy lady with puffed sleeves and glossy black hair. All of a sudden, she was tugged out of her daydream. It was Gilbert. He had slid over and now he was pulling her braid! “Carrots,” he whispered. Anne froze. Anne’s red hair was her lifelong sorrow. That was the worst name Gilbert could call her. The worst name anyone could call her.
March 9, 2022
Der Kinderbuchklassiker von Lucy Montgomery als perfektes Vorlesebuch
Oh je, da geht Anne gerade einmal seit ein paar Wochen zur Schule und es könnte so schön sein, denn Anne versteht sich gut mit den Mädchen ihrer Klasse und hat Freude am Lernen, aber sobald Gilbert auftaucht, verfliegt Annes Lust schnell, denn der freche Junge ärgert sie fürchterlich.
„Annes turbulente erste Schultage“ ist der zweite Band der Nacherzählung von „Anne auf Green Gables“ und extra zum Vorlesen für Jüngere gedacht ist, sich aber auch für Erstleser gut eignet, da die Schrift sehr groß und die Sätze kurz und einfach sind. Im Gegensatz zu dem Vorgänger ist dieser Teil leider nur 70 Seiten lang, wodurch die Geschichte schnell vorbei ist, obwohl man gerne noch mehr von dieser charmanten Nacherzählung hätte. Aber am meisten sticht einfach die liebe- und qualitätvolle Gestaltung des Buchs hervor: Ein äußerlich schlicht, aber schick gestaltetes Hardcover mit vielen kleinen Vignetten und ganz, ganz vielen wunderschönen Illustrationen in unterschiedlichen Formaten, mal nur klein, mal eine ganze Doppelseite einnehmend innerlich. Die Farben sind satt und die Figuren toll designt. Ein richtiger Augenschmaus und definitiv ein Blick ins Buch wert. Besonders gut kommen die Charakterzüge der Protagonisten Anne und Gilbert rüber und auch wenn beide nicht immer gut und richtig handeln, bleiben sie sympathisch und um so authentischer. Aus ihren Problemen kann man definitiv dazulernen und mit ihnen zusammen daran wachsen. Gelungene Umsetzung perfekt für Kinder und reich bebildert. Eine absolute Empfehlung.
Oh je, da geht Anne gerade einmal seit ein paar Wochen zur Schule und es könnte so schön sein, denn Anne versteht sich gut mit den Mädchen ihrer Klasse und hat Freude am Lernen, aber sobald Gilbert auftaucht, verfliegt Annes Lust schnell, denn der freche Junge ärgert sie fürchterlich.
„Annes turbulente erste Schultage“ ist der zweite Band der Nacherzählung von „Anne auf Green Gables“ und extra zum Vorlesen für Jüngere gedacht ist, sich aber auch für Erstleser gut eignet, da die Schrift sehr groß und die Sätze kurz und einfach sind. Im Gegensatz zu dem Vorgänger ist dieser Teil leider nur 70 Seiten lang, wodurch die Geschichte schnell vorbei ist, obwohl man gerne noch mehr von dieser charmanten Nacherzählung hätte. Aber am meisten sticht einfach die liebe- und qualitätvolle Gestaltung des Buchs hervor: Ein äußerlich schlicht, aber schick gestaltetes Hardcover mit vielen kleinen Vignetten und ganz, ganz vielen wunderschönen Illustrationen in unterschiedlichen Formaten, mal nur klein, mal eine ganze Doppelseite einnehmend innerlich. Die Farben sind satt und die Figuren toll designt. Ein richtiger Augenschmaus und definitiv ein Blick ins Buch wert. Besonders gut kommen die Charakterzüge der Protagonisten Anne und Gilbert rüber und auch wenn beide nicht immer gut und richtig handeln, bleiben sie sympathisch und um so authentischer. Aus ihren Problemen kann man definitiv dazulernen und mit ihnen zusammen daran wachsen. Gelungene Umsetzung perfekt für Kinder und reich bebildert. Eine absolute Empfehlung.
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