"A brilliant way for new generations to experience the power of a classic through lively, accessible language"
At once a frisson-fuelled love story, and a witty exploration of the unfair notion of female “reputation”, class conflict and snobbery, family bonds and friction, and the struggle to act with integrity in a dishonest society, Pride and Prejudice’s central themes certainly still resonate today, which makes this abridged re-telling by Laura Wood (author of LoveReading favourites Under a Dancing Star and A Sky Painted Gold) a brilliant way for new generations to experience the power of a classic through lively, accessible language that’ll have readers gripped, entertained and utterly in the thrall of Austen’s themes and characters. What’s more, since this version is published by Barrington Stoke, it’s been written and printed with accessibility at the fore, with the author’s characteristic verve woven through the thoroughly readable text as it conjures the thought-provoking, nuanced essence of Austen’s original novel. Some feat!
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 9
Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience. And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion of him is quickly set: he is aloof, selfish and proud - the last man in the world she would ever marry. Until their paths cross again, and again, and the pair begin to realise that first impressions can be flawed...
But as Elizabeth and Darcy become entangled in a dance through the strict hierarchies of society, will there be space for true love to bloom?
Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic.
Pride and Prejudice A Retelling features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Classic fiction: general and literary, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories Inspired by or adapted from other media, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, General Fiction, Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Special features and related items
Pride and Prejudice A Retelling is available in Paperback
Pride and Prejudice A Retelling was written by Laura Wood and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pride and Prejudice A Retelling has 129 pages
Yes it is part of Classic Retellings series
£7.19
