{"product_id":"dan-in-green-gables-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593385579","title":"Dan in Green Gables: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this modern reimagining of \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, effervescent extrovert Dan Stewart-Álvarez is surprised to find home and community in rural Tennessee.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite a life on the road with his free-spirited mother, fifteen-year-old Dan Stewart-Álvarez has always wanted to settle down. He just didn’t think it’d be like this: with his mother abandoning him in rural Tennessee with two strangers—his gentle grandmother and conservative, rough-around-the-edges grandfather. Here, he is forced to adjust to working the farm, entering high school, and hardest yet—reckoning with his queerness in a severe Southern Baptist community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut even as Dan grows closer to his mawmaw, befriends fellow outsiders at school, and tries to make a new life for himself in Green Gables, he has to discover whether he can contend with intolerance and adapt to change without losing himself in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom award-winning author Rey Terciero and Eisner Award nominee and illustrator Claudia Aguirre comes a new retelling of\u003ci\u003e Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e about unconventional families, queer identity, and finding the meaning of home in the most unlikely of places.\u003cb\u003eGLAAD Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Original Graphic Novel\u003cbr\u003eA People.com Recommended Read for Pride\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025\u003cbr\u003eA Rainbow List YA Pick\u003cbr\u003eA Texas Maverick Graphic Novel List Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Animated, intricately detailed artwork by Aguirre (\u003ci\u003eLifetime Passes\u003c\/i\u003e) has a watercolor feel that evokes a nostalgic 1990s ambiance. Utilizing a bustling, distinctly limned cast anchored by a protagonist whose personality leaps off the page, Terciero (\u003ci\u003eNorthranger\u003c\/i\u003e) explores religion, generational trauma, acceptance, and self-worth with grace.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The art style is detailed, ­especially in capturing the 1990s Tennessee setting, while still maintaining an appealing bright, bold look. ­VERDICT: a must purchase, especially for fans of Mike Curato’s Flamer or those who enjoy the works of Ivy Noelle Weir and ­Kathleen Gros.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"An energetic and enchanting YA graphic novel [that] embodies the spirit of L.M. Montgomery's \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e while giving it a shiny new take that compassionately incorporates chaotic family dynamics, friendship, queer identity, religion, bullying, and—above all—love. \u003ci\u003eDan in Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e stands alone as an uplifting and gratifying graphic novel, relatable to any reader who believes, like Dan, that 'happiness is a revolution.'\" —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The dreamy, whimsical illustrations are steeped in the sweet, slow feeling of a humid East Tennessee afternoon. Pops of saturated color flood the background of some panels, highlighting emotional moments and mirroring Dan’s vibrant personality. Satisfying thematic parallels and a spirited, vulnerable carrot-topped protagonist will satisfy fans of the original, which is refreshingly remixed by Terciero’s joyfully queer spin. An effervescent search for belonging and a heartfelt ode to a beloved classic.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aguirre's expressive artwork beautifully captures the emotions of the characters, retaining the spirit of the original series while highlighting the realistic multiculturalism of contemporary Appalachia. This spirited, loving take on a classic will appeal to readers unfamiliar with Lucy Maud Montgomery's original, and those who love Anne Shirley will be delighted by the parallels.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan in Green Gables \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the charm and sincerity of the beloved classic with a new protagonist whose infectious energy and perseverance will enthrall fans of Anne Shirley. Terciero depicts the struggles of his protagonist with tenderness, striking an excellent balance between hardship and joy: Dan in Green Gables never feels too demoralizing, nor too lighthearted...meanwhile, Claudia Aguirre’s lush illustrations capture Dan’s year in Tennessee in warm, inviting hues that imbue the characters with liveliness and depict a world you’ll want to revisit again and again.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRey Terciero \u003c\/b\u003e(also known as Rex Ogle) grew up visiting his grandparents in Tennessee, where he fell in love with the Smoky Mountains and Dolly Parton. He is a queer writer who has always been fascinated by classic literature and is enjoying reimagining old stories with modern and queer sensibilities. He is the author of the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNorthranger\u003c\/i\u003e, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudia Aguirre\u003c\/b\u003e is a Mexican lesbian comic-book artist and writer. She is a cofounder of Boudika Comics, where she self-publishes comics, and is a GLAAD Media Award nominee and Eisner Award nominee.","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304713113829,"sku":"NP9780593385579","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593385579.jpg?v=1767724445","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/dan-in-green-gables-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780593385579","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}