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ANNE OF GREENVILLE

Mariko Tamaki

In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, Anne is an ABBA-loving singer/actor/writer of disco-operas, queer, Japanese-American who longs to be understood for her artistic genius. Recently relocated to middle-of-nowhere Greenville and starting at a new school, Anne has a tendency to A) fall in love quickly, deeply, and effervescently and B) fly off the handle in the face of jerks. Both personality quirks quickly come into play when the soccer team boos the premiere of her disco performance, which?in a roundabout way?introduces her to her new BFF, Berry, and she soon after meets the girl of her dreams, Gilly.

Falling quickly into that age-old trap of ignoring the best friend for the new crush, Anne soon becomes embroiled in a series of dramatic and unfortunate events, and quickly finds herself wrapped up in a love triangle she never expected. Is she MTB with Gilly? Or is Berry her true soul mate? Only time (or 304 pages) will tell.

In this coming-of-age novel by fan-favorite author Mariko Tamaki, see the classic tale in a whole new light. Refreshingly bold and unapologetically unique, Anne of Greenville will make you want to stand up and sing!
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Published 2022-10-01 by Disney Hyperion

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All the characters, including the villains, are written with clear-sighted compassion and insight that leads to a plausible and satisfying happy ending. Anne and Berry's budding romance will have readers cheering for this heartfelt novel, perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo-Sapiens Agenda and To All the Boys I've Loved Before. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

I hope Anne of Greenville roller-skates into your heart with a crash as it did mine. -- Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author

I adored Mariko Tamaki's Anne of Greenville, which doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of being both queer and weird in a small town, but also embraces so much love and beauty. Joy as an act of resistance overflows from Anne and her new world. Tamaki infuses her work with so much humor, nuance, and incredible generosity for every character, and I will read every single thing she writes.?Amy Spalding, best-selling author of We Used to Be Friends

Every page of this glittery disco ball of a book explodes with imagination, effervescence, and joy ? prepare to find a kindred spirit in this thoroughly modern Anne Shirley.?Sarah Kuhn, author of From Little Tokyo, with Love

Delightfully queer, deliciously disco-filled, and decidedly heartfelt, Anne of Greenville is the coming-of-age novel we need! My heart's been soaring like it's wearing roller skates ever since I finished it! ?Jason June, author of Jay's Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue

A glitter-fueled disco daydream! Mariko Tamaki captures the irrepressible, unapologetic enthusiasm of Anne Shirley and delivers her with sequins and rollerskates to a brand new audience. Anne of Greenville bubbles over with a defiantly joyful energy! ?Britta Lundin, author of Ship It and Like Other Girls

(B)right, conversational prose that bursts with personality and frequently veers into enthusiastic tangents. ... Overall, an upbeat story inspired by a classic about staying positive and resilient in the face of adversity. -- Kirkus

Tamaki (Cold) puts a modern spin on Anne of Green Gables in this finely detailed rendering of half-Japanese, half-white, and "deliciously queer" Anne Shirley, and her new life in the "Ultimate Small Town. ... Anne's effervescent voice, overwhelming open-mindedness, and tenderly depicted struggle to create joy in a change-resistant town prove both a balm and a primer for how to live as one's truest self. --Publishers Weekly

(T)he book ultimately lends the verve and imagination to the tale that Anne, in all her versions, would delight in. Appropriately brave and buoyant but with a wit and charm all its own, this adaptation soars. -- Booklist, starred Review