Ana of California: A Novel, by Andi Teran
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Ana of California: A Novel, by Andi Teran
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A modern take on the classic coming-of-age novel, inspired by Anne of Green GablesIn the grand tradition of Anne of Green Gables, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and The Three Weissmanns of Westport, Andi Teran’s captivating debut novel offers a contemporary twist on a beloved classic. Fifteen-year-old orphan Ana Cortez has just blown her last chance with a foster family. It’s a group home next—unless she agrees to leave East Los Angeles for a farm trainee program in Northern California.When she first arrives, Ana can’t tell a tomato plant from a blackberry bush, and Emmett Garber is skeptical that this slight city girl can be any help on his farm. His sister Abbie, however, thinks Ana might be just what they need. Ana comes to love Garber Farm, and even Emmett has to admit that her hard work is an asset. But when she inadvertently stirs up trouble in town, Ana is afraid she might have ruined her last chance at finding a place to belong.
Ana of California: A Novel, by Andi Teran- Amazon Sales Rank: #585359 in Books
- Brand: Teran, Andi
- Published on: 2015-06-30
- Released on: 2015-06-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x .81" w x 5.29" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 368 pages
From School Library Journal In this modern adaptation of the beloved Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, the red-haired heroine from Nova Scotia has been updated to a curly haired Mexican American teen from East Los Angeles. Fitted with a similar, tragic backstory, Ana has a penchant for getting into scrapes, and her hard-won resilience echoes her predecessor's example. However, in this tale, Ana channels her creativity through art and her appreciation of punk music instead of writing, and the cast of the small town that she gets sent to as part of her road to emancipation is more diverse. Gender-flipped roles and contemporary issues make this a fresh take that even the uninitiated will appreciate. The brother/sister pair who take her in to help with their ailing farm have their own drama, and her love interest (Cole) and best friend (Rye) are troubled teens themselves, adding to the realism that permeates this work. Farm life, social issues, and small minds are threads that young adults will relate to, and Ana's memories of her past life with a loving grandmother and a gang-ridden upbringing will add a level of poignancy. The latter half picks up the pace, and here is where Teran departs from the original story line. Even secondary characters are well-developed, and the food descriptions will make mouths water. Despite some harrowing scenes, Ana's place at Garber Farms is never in doubt. VERDICT A heartwarming homage to a classic with a diverse twist that will be a hit with fans of realistic fiction.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal
Review “Andi Teran’s first novel is vivid and fully realized, an entire universe expertly condensed into the pages you hold in your hands. Ana herself is a complicated delight, and by the end of the book I wanted to scoop her up into my arms.” —New York Times bestselling author Emma Straub“What is so memorable about this novel is the reminder that happiness is a choice, a courageous and daring opportunity to express love for the things we value. At the outset we learn that Ana Cortez is an orphan, but as we live with her during one particular summer on Garber Farm we witness the creation of family before our eyes, and admire the passion, humility and valor of one of the most tender-hearted characters in literature today—a jewel of a book.” – Mario Alberto Zambrano, author of Loteria “Anne of Green Gables fans will rejoice; newcomers will find a satisfying tale; and Ana’s high jinx will leave both types of readers smiling and asking for more.” – Kirkus Reviews“Fans of Montgomery’s series will appreciate nods to blackberry bushes, Ana’s uncontrollable mouth, and the farm setting, but not recognizing these references will not hinder other readers enjoyment.” – Publisher’s Weekly “Debut fiction author Teran’s contemporary reimagining of Anne of Green Gables brilliantly captures the essence of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic story of a girl who will win your heart with her well-meaning imperfections. Highly recommended.” – Library Journal
About the Author ANDI TERAN, a native of El Paso, Texas, currently lives in Los Angeles. Ana of California is her first novel.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. ANA OF CALIFORNIA is a delightful homage that does credit to the original, Anne of Green Gables By Bookreporter First, a confession: I, like many women of my generation, grew up as an absolutely huge fan of the Anne of Green Gables novels and the television movies based on them. In middle and high school, I read the books over and over, watched the movies annually, and wrote Anne of Green Gables fan fiction before I even knew what fan fiction was. As you might imagine, then, my interest was immediately piqued when I heard that Andi Teran's debut novel was, in many ways, a modern-day retelling of the Anne of Green Gables story, featuring an Hispanic heroine and set amid the world of California agriculture.Fifteen-year-old Ana Cortez has almost reached the end of the road. After the violent deaths of her parents and grandmother in East Los Angeles, she has spent nearly a decade bouncing from one terrible foster care situation to another. Now, she has one last chance or risk being sent back to a group home, which is her worst fear. This time, her case worker is sending her outside of the city and to a small agricultural town in northern California. She is being hired as an agricultural intern to work on the small family farm owned by Emmett Garber and his sister, Abbie.At first, Emmett is resistant to Ana's arrival. Her lack of experience and knowledge (she has never seen flat-leaf parsley or heard of kale), as well as the fact that she's not a boy, are two big strikes against her, in his opinion. But Abbie is Ana's champion, and Ana's good nature and ability to get along well with the other farm workers gradually help integrate her into the workplace, the family and the community. Along the way, she makes a "bosom friend" --- Rye, a vintage-wearing lesbian who can't wait to escape the small town --- and becomes increasingly intrigued by her next-door neighbor, Cole, despite the fact that both the Garbers and Rye warn her to stay away from him. Ana makes plenty of mistakes, encounters misunderstandings and outright discrimination, and demonstrates honesty and generosity --- just like her literary predecessor.ANA OF CALIFORNIA does indeed use Anne of Green Gables as its jumping-off point, but it certainly stands on its own and can be appreciated by readers regardless of how well (if at all) they know the original novel on which it's based. Of course, those familiar with L. M. Montgomery's original will find plenty of small moments to enjoy in this version by an author who clearly knows her source material. Some may quibble with a few of Teran’s choices. One of Montgomery's most beloved characters, Matthew Cuthbert, for example, is distinctly less likable when transformed into Emmett Garber, and likewise, few romantic heroes (including Cole) could ever hold a candle to Gilbert Blythe.Still, ANA OF CALIFORNIA is a delightful homage that does credit to the original and also can be enjoyed by teen and adult readers alike.Reviewed by Norah Piehl
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Your enjoyment will be based on your expectations By WestMetroMommy I'll come out and say it: whether or not you enjoy this book is dependent completely on your expectations going into it.This is a modern re-telling of Anne of Green Gables. Anne-with-an-e, the spunky turn of the century orphan, has been replaced by Ana-rhymes-with-fauna, a Mexican-American foster child who was orphaned when her parents were killed in gang violence.There, I said it.I love Anne of Green Gables, but I also recognized going into this that I could not, and should not, expect the whimsy of Anne Shirley and her life in Avonlea to be transferred to Ana's life. If you do expect that to happen, this book probably won't work for you.Now, after that dire warning, I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I actually loved that Teran took the framework of such a beloved classic and brought it forth into the reality of the current day. There are some very clear parallels--Ana goes to live with a brother and sister on a farm, (although the brother is more like Marilla and the sister is more like Matthew), "the boy" insults her hair, there is a hair incident, and there is a "bosom friend". And then there are other elements that are turned a bit--and I won't go into those because I think you should read the book to find them!There are some really dark elements in this book, which is not surprising given Ana's backstory, that have no equal in the source material. Also, while Anne of Green Gables is sort of an age-less classic, in that it appeals to everyone from children to adults, Ana of California is very firmly in the Young Adult Genre. Ana is a high school student and Teran brings up issues that kids today face in high school.Ana is a dreamy and spunky girl, but not in the same way that Anne is. Ana is a fighter--she's scrappy and scared. While Anne has wonder for the world, Ana is just trying to get through the world. But, again, Ana with Anne's wonder just would not work and would not believable for the reader.The cast of supporting characters were interesting. There were a few that were pretty direct translations--such as the Rachel Lynde and Josie Pye characters. Others, however, are more of a jump. As I've mentioned, there seemed to be a bit of a gender swap with the Matthew and Marilla characters (which probably works better here). Rye, who is the "Diana" character, still fills the role of the BFF, but her relationship with Ana is a bit more problematic.On a final note, I also would not go into this thinking that, since you've read Anne of Green Gables, you will know how this book goes. Trust me, it is a bit more complicated than that. But, that is really what makes it interesting. Teran doesn't re-tell Anne of Green Gables, she recreates it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A modern twist on Anne of Green Gables By misplaced cajun After being booted from her latest foster home, Ana is certain she's bound for yet another group home. But her social worker has one last trick up her sleeve: Ana is to be sent to the small town of Hadley, California, to live and work with the Garbers on their farm.Siblings Abbie and Emmett were looking for a farm hand for the season, ideally a college student who would work for class credit, but found no takers. So when Ana is offered up, Abbie doesn't say no. Emmett has his concerns about taking on a girl for an employee, but Ana soon convinces him otherwise.Now, on her best behavior, Ana is determined to make things work. But trouble has a way of finding her...I had some concerns going into this book, mainly that in taking on a story that is so close to so many readers' hearts that Teran might have taken on a little more than she could handle. Thankfully, Teran proved me oh, so wrong!It was impossible for me not to love Ana and her story. It's a modern twist on the classic, moving it from Canada to California. Ana is an orphan who lost her parents to violence and crime. In this case, it's Emmett who's somewhat hardened against the girl and Abbie who has almost no reservations at all about taking her in before she arrives. Even the hair dying incident and the unforgettable cordial episode are given their own updated twist.I find the most successful adaptations, for me as a reader, are those that maintain the spirit of the original while standing apart as their own story and Andi Teran has done that in Ana of California. This is not a play by play retelling of Anne set in California, Ana is her own character and her story is her own as well. She and Anne would be best of friends, though. Bosom buddies for sure!
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