9 YA Books with a 'Great Gatsby' Spin: Adaptations and Stories to Pair with the Classic

by NCTE & SLJ Reviews
May 10, 2022 | Filed in News & Features

The Great Gatsby has gone through numerous retellings in various media, from movies to graphic novels. From a graphic novel adaptation to a contemporary thriller, here are nine works to read alongside the classic. 

 

The Great Gatsby has gone through numerous retellings in various media, from movies to graphic novels. From a graphic novel adaptation to a contemporary thriller, here are nine works to read alongside the classic. 

 

Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation. adapt. & ­illus. by K. Woodman-Maynard. Candlewick. ISBN 9781536213010.

Smith, Miachel Farris. Nick. Little, Brown. ISBN 9780316529761.

Lockhart, E. We Were Liars. Delacorte. ISBN 9780385741262.

Bennicasa, Sara. Great. HarperTeen. ISBN 9780062222695. 

Bui, Thi. The Best We Could Do. illus. by author. Abrams. ISBN 9781419718779.

READ: ‘Gatsby’ and ‘Brideshead Revisited’ Readalikes for Teens

 

King, A.S. Dig. Dutton. ISBN 9781101994917. 

Green, John. Looking for Alaska. Dutton. ISBN 9780525428022. 

Nelson, Katie. A. The Duke of Bannerman Prep. Sky Pony. ISBN 9781510710405.

Reed, Amy. Tell Me My Name. Dial. ISBN 9780593109724. 

 

 

 

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