The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher.Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair — it's one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself
inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?
Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.
KALLIE GEORGE is an author, editor and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for early readers, including the first five books in the Anne chapter book series (
Anne Arrives,
Anne's Kindred Spirits,
Anne's School Days,
Anne's Tragical Tea Party and
Anne Dares), The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series and The Heartwood Hotel series, as well as numerous picture books, such as
Goodnight, Anne;
If I Couldn't Be Anne;
Merry Christmas, Anne;
The Secret Fawn and
I Am A Meadow Mermaid. Kallie currently lives in Vancouver, BC.
ABIGAIL HALPIN is an illustrator living in southern Maine, a few miles from the sea. Her illustrations are a blend of traditional and digital media, and she has illustrated many beautiful children's books, including
Finding Wild,
Fort-Building Time and
Itzhak: A Boy Who Loved the Violin. Her parents gave her a copy of
Anne of Green Gables for her eighth birthday, which still sits on her bookcase in her studio, and her work for the Anne chapter book series was influenced by her teen memories of Prince Edward Island as one of the most beautiful, magical spots on the planet.
"Every visual incarnation of her personality shows one dimension of a character we will never forget, whether we have encountered her first in the work of L.M. Montgomery, or in this outstanding series."
—Imaginary Elevators
"A wonderful adaptation with magical illustrations that'll definitely capture young readers."
—Story Monsters Ink
"[A] well-crafted and beautifully written installment in a captivating series that can be enjoyed on its own."
—CM: Canadian Review of Materials
