Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold)

A fun read with my 9year old!

My sisters girls 8-15yo all like it.

Super cute read for a teen reader

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4.5 stars but with caution. This is a retelling of the classic and done exceedingly well. I was impressed that the story is kept as a whole but pared down for younger readers. I would recommend Ms. Woodfine's rendition for advanced early readers through middle grades. The audiobook would make a great introduction to Jane Austin's tale for reluctant readers or those who have trouble 'getting into' the older British English that is used.Audiobook: excellent narrator

From September 2019 to October 2020, we were treated to a series of splendid illustrated books, drawn by Églantine Ceulemans, collectively entitled “Awesomely Austen – Illustrated and Retold.”The series features all of Austen’s completed novels, repackaged as enjoyable children’s books, seeking to introduce the delights of Jane Austen to a younger generation while also entertaining long-time fans.Since these books are aimed primarily at children and young adults, Jane Austen’s most memorable quotes are understandably absent.Written in Regency-era “British” English, Austen’s original prose may be difficult for younger readers to fully appreciate.As such, long-time fans should not expect to read such iconic and deliciously witty statements as Pride and Prejudice's “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" or Emma's “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.”In their place are wonderful retellings done in a language more accessible to their target audience, accompanied by Ms. Ceuleman’s charmingly quirky illustrations.Jane Austen remains one of the most beloved authors in the world. Her works are regarded as timeless masterpieces of the English language. And while they are considered retellings, these children’s books retain the spirit of Austen’s wicked wit, insightful social commentary, and ahead-of-its-time focus on strong female protagonists.In this way, the “Awesomely Austen” series provides a wonderful venue for a new generation readers to discover the delights of Jane Austen, ensuring that her legacy will live on for generations to come.

Lovely I enjoyed it very much pleaaw buy it.amaaaaaaaazing Will so get the rest of the books yaaaaaaay....wallet hurting lol

I purchased this for my 9 year old niece who mentioned that she liked the sound of P&P when I briefly told her the plot. This was a gift and she started reading immediately. She told me she found it funny, loved Lizzie and thought she was cool!I'd definitely recommend this - much better than some of the other books targetted at young readers.

Ich habe dieses Buch irrtümlich für ein weiters P&P Spin Off gehalten und erst beim lesen gemerkt, dass es sich um eine Art wiedererzählte Zusammenfassung handelt. Trotzdem bin ich alles andere als enttäuscht. Die Sprache und die Charaktere haben nichts von ihrer Originalität verloren, jedoch wurden die häufig ausschweifenden Dialoge und Briefwechsel in ein, zwei Sätzen zusammengefasst, was den Umfang des Buches wesentlich reduziert hat. Es handelt sich nicht um eine simple Kürzung sondern um eine neuformulierte Erzählung die sehr eng am Original bleibt.Die Zielgruppe sind hier vermutlich Mädchen zwischen 10 und 14 die vor einem allzu dicken Buch zurück schrecken würden. Und, wie ich hinzufügen muss, auch ältere Damen, die Austen lieben, wahrscheinlich auch schon auf deutsch gelesen haben, sich das englische Original aber nicht zutrauen oder sogar schon daran gescheitert sind....Auch im eBook sieht man die hübschen comichaften Zeichnungen die den Text etwas auflockern. In der Papierausgabe kommen diese bestimmt noch besser zur Geltung.Zu meiner eigenen Überraschung kann ich dieses Buch nur wärmstens empfehlen. 5 Punkte gibt es nur für das Original, aber fette 4 Punkte hat es sich verdient!!!!

It was a present for a girl who just turned 9 - and loathes reading! She finished it in 4 days, and now can't stop talking about Elizabeth, Mr Darcy, and the various characters of the book. She asked me for Emma and Sense and Sensibility. Pretty, simplified version of Austen's masterpiece, easier reading for younger kids compared to the original, some things still need to be clarified, but it was the perfect present. I liked the illustrations a lot, too.

Beautifully abridged versions of Austen.Lovely illustrations complete with a family tree to help my child understand how characters were linked.A good hardback book. Highly recommend buying all 6 books!