DAN IN GREEN GABLES is a modern reimagining of the classic ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. This graphic novel is written by Rey Terciero aka Rex Ogle and illustrated by Claudia Aguirre.
All Dan has known is traveling from one place to another with his mother. They have lived in apartments, shelters, and even their car from time to time. This time fifteen-year-old Dan is heading somewhere new. His mother drives to rural Tennessee and drops Dan off at a farm owned by grandparents he has never met. Dan's mother leaves with no indication of when she will return.
Dan's Mawmaw is welcoming. She helps him settle in and enrolls him in school. This is where his father grew up, so Dan hopes to learn more about the man who died before he got to know him.
Adjusting to the country life isn't easy. Dan's grandfather doesn't approve of the fact that Dan is gay. He is constantly criticizing him and insisting Dan change. There are some accepting friends at school, but Dan is also faced with bullies who berate him and challenge him for being who he is.
Can Dan find a way to fit in? Can he earn his grandfather's respect? Much like Anne learned to fit in with the Cuthbert's, Dan will also need to figure out what works for him in this new environment.
As a graphic novel, DAN IN GREEN GABLES provides intriguing dialogue and wonderful illustrations that are sure to grab readers as the pages turn.
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