(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Abigail Halpin. Picking up where Anne Arrives left off (but also understandable on its own), this chapter book relates events from Anne’s early days at Green Gables, faithfully but with brief paragraphs and copious white space that should appeal to newly independent readers. Illustrations from spot art to full-bleed spreads convey the rural setting and capture characters’ emotions as Anne forms lasting relationships.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Abigail Halpin. Eight chapters relate the beginning of Anne of Green Gables's story, remaining faithful to the events--and often the language--of L. M. Montgomery's original but with short paragraphs and plenty of white space. This inviting introduction for newly independent readers includes color-saturated mixed-media illustrations that capture the spirit of the characters and the Prince Edward Island setting.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax