This graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary is moving and surprising and beautiful. I was entranced by seeing Anne's familiar story brought to life to creatively. Anne and the other residents of the Secret Annex are vividly portrayed in images and in the words of Anne's famous diary. As I began to read this I was thinking that this would be the book that brings Anne's story to middle school children who may not be exposed to her full diary in school. I ended up thinking that this book needs to go to somewhat older students due to a couple of choices by the authors to highlight Anne's sexual awakening. Unfortunately, the two instances in this book, though true to her diary and her character, are going to scare away middle school teachers from using this book in schools. However, it is still a gorgeous, important book that should bring adults as well as young people to look anew at Anne's timeless and tragic story.
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