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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey

By Steven Butler and Jane Austen
Series: Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold
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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey by Steven Butler is a delightful retelling aimed at younger readers. It follows the adventures of Catherine Morland, a young woman who is transported to the fascinating world of Bath and the mysterious Northanger Abbey. Filled with humour and charming illustrations, the story explores themes of imagination, adventure, and the pitfalls of romantic idealism.
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This book might appeal to young readers who love a blend of comedy, adventure, and classic literature in a vibrant, illustrated format. With its engaging retelling, it brings the charm and wit of a Jane Austen story to a new generation, making it accessible and fun for children while sparking their interest in classic tales.

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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.

Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn't have much time for reading or for romance.

When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath - to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time.

Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn't always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending...

Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Steven's love of mischief made Northanger Abbey the perfect book to rewrite and he's excited to introduce Catherine Morland to a whole new raft of readers.

Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.

Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, and Mansfield Park. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444962697

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Églantine Ceulemans

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Austen Series: Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold Steven Butler Young Adult

About the Author

Steven Butler (Author)

Steven Butler is an actor/writer from London. He starred as Horrid Henry in John Godber's play Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! He has also played Peter Pan opposite Brian Blessed, Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Fleance in Macbeth and provided voice work in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Steven's books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Follow him on Twitter @sbutlerbooks or visit his website at www.stevenbutlerbooks.com

Eglantine Ceulemans (Illustrator)

Eglantine Ceulemans was born in Belgium where she spent her childhood devouring comics before moving to France to study illustration. As well as drawing, she loves riding her blue bicycle, cooking (which she is not very good at) and cleaning windows (which she is very good at). Eglantine lives in Lyon, France.

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