Title: Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation
Adapted by: Ari Folman
Illustrated by: David Polonsky
Published by: Pantheon Books
Publication Date: October 2, 2018 (first published in 2017)
Genre: Graphic Novels, Non-fiction, Young Adult
Length: 160 pages
Length: 160 pages
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Synopsis:
The only graphic novelization of Anne Frank's diary that has been authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation and that uses text from the diary--it will introduce a new generation of young readers to this classic of Holocaust literature.
This adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl into a graphic version for a young readership maintains the integrity and power of the original work. With stunning, expressive illustrations and ample direct quotation from the diary, this edition will expand the readership for this important and lasting work of history and literature.
My Thoughts:
It has been over a decade since I last read Anne's diary. Anne's life is not easily forgotten though. I've been planning a reread for years but there's always so many other books to get to and it's always put on the back burner. It doesn't help that my mass paperback copy is so old I'm afraid it might fall apart.
I'm officially in love with the idea of doing 'rereads' of classics with graphic novels from here on out. I sincerely hope Anne's story reaches newer generations thanks to this new adaptation. It is such an important part of history; a history that we don't want to forget and have repeated.
The illustrations are wonderful. The artist has depicted Anne so well, with so many different moods and emotions. He really brought her to life on the page.
As for Anne's diary, I think it speaks for itself. It's the true record of a young Jewish girl, hidden away with her family during World War II and the Holocaust. Young readers will find it easy to relate to Anne, with her humor and wit, as well as her growth as a person.
I'm glad to have revisited Anne's life in such a vivid and colorful way and plan on rereading the original once I buy a newer copy!
I'm officially in love with the idea of doing 'rereads' of classics with graphic novels from here on out. I sincerely hope Anne's story reaches newer generations thanks to this new adaptation. It is such an important part of history; a history that we don't want to forget and have repeated.
The illustrations are wonderful. The artist has depicted Anne so well, with so many different moods and emotions. He really brought her to life on the page.
As for Anne's diary, I think it speaks for itself. It's the true record of a young Jewish girl, hidden away with her family during World War II and the Holocaust. Young readers will find it easy to relate to Anne, with her humor and wit, as well as her growth as a person.
I'm glad to have revisited Anne's life in such a vivid and colorful way and plan on rereading the original once I buy a newer copy!
