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bookworm_rn's review
5.0
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?”
thenovelbook's review
5.0
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.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'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.
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.
libraryrobin's review
3.0
A faithful retelling of two stories from the original book, Anne's reaction to Gilbert Blythe calling her "carrots", and her rescue under the bridge. The illustrations are not really to my taste.
bonniereads777's review
4.0
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.
vanessa_issa's review
5.0
Thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for the DRC!
In this book, we see Anne and Gilbert meeting each other for the first time at school. It's a short book, but so lovely. The Illustrations are absolutely wonderful! I'd love to have this complete collection on my shelf someday. I'm sure all the fans (even grown ups like me) will appreciate it!
In this book, we see Anne and Gilbert meeting each other for the first time at school. It's a short book, but so lovely. The Illustrations are absolutely wonderful! I'd love to have this complete collection on my shelf someday. I'm sure all the fans (even grown ups like me) will appreciate it!
novellyness's review
4.0
A really pretty adaptation inspired by Anne of Green Gables. The third of this series, Anne’s School Days, follows Anne Shirley’s first few weeks at school with the memorable scene of Anne breaking her writing slate over Gilbert’s head for calling her “Carrots.”
The story is very close to the original book and perfect for an early readers’ first introduction to Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables. I love the beautiful autumnal illustrations throughout. The added floral details on each page are a nice extra embellishment. I was thrown off a bit by Matthew’s appearance as he looks much younger than he’s usually depicted but otherwise the artwork is bright, cheery and adorable.
A great introduction for young readers to our favourite Anne girl! I would highly recommend this one!
Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
Anne’s School Days by Kallie George & illustrated by Abigail Halpin
Publishing on: July 6, 2021
Rating 4/5
The story is very close to the original book and perfect for an early readers’ first introduction to Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables. I love the beautiful autumnal illustrations throughout. The added floral details on each page are a nice extra embellishment. I was thrown off a bit by Matthew’s appearance as he looks much younger than he’s usually depicted but otherwise the artwork is bright, cheery and adorable.
A great introduction for young readers to our favourite Anne girl! I would highly recommend this one!
Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
Anne’s School Days by Kallie George & illustrated by Abigail Halpin
Publishing on: July 6, 2021
Rating 4/5
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
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.
thewordwitch's review
4.0
I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. In exchange, I am providing an honest review.
I love Anne in all of her forms, and this book is no different. The text itself lends itself nicely to the story while modifying it for someone of a lower reading level. Since I hadn't realized that this was part of a series of books all inspired by "Anne of Green Gables", I found that this one could have used a little bit more of an explanation of Anne's background if it were to stand alone.
The real gems in this book are the illustrations. The colors are vibrant, and they are absolutely delightful to look at. I'd love to have some of the prints to hang on my wall.
I love Anne in all of her forms, and this book is no different. The text itself lends itself nicely to the story while modifying it for someone of a lower reading level. Since I hadn't realized that this was part of a series of books all inspired by "Anne of Green Gables", I found that this one could have used a little bit more of an explanation of Anne's background if it were to stand alone.
The real gems in this book are the illustrations. The colors are vibrant, and they are absolutely delightful to look at. I'd love to have some of the prints to hang on my wall.