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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Mansfield Park

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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, retold by Ayisha Malik, is a children's adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. The story follows young Fanny Price who moves from her impoverished home to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. Amidst the grand setting, Fanny navigates complex family dynamics, friendship, and the pursuit of love.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy engaging and accessible adaptations of classic literature for younger readers. Ayisha Malik's retelling offers a delightful way to introduce children to Jane Austen's world, with vivid illustrations bringing the story to life. Perfect for those who value a blend of classic storytelling with modern appeal.

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Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Mansfield Park

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

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

Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in—giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable—her parents jump at the chance.

But money doesn't always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy.

As she grows up, Fanny realises that Edmund is the most important person in her life. But will he ever see her as more than the timid little girl who arrived at his home so many years before?

Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She has read and reread Austen's books throughout her whole life and is perfectly placed to bring Mansfield Park to a new audience.

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 Northanger Abbey. 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.

Series: Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444962673

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: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She read English Literature and went on to complete an MA in Creative Writing. She has spent various spells photocopying, volunteering, being a publicist at Random House, and managing editor at Cornerstones Literary Consultancy. Her novels include, 'Sofia Khan is Not Obliged' and 'The Other Half of Happiness'. She is also the ghost writer for GBBO winner, Nadiya Hussain and has contributed to the anthology, 'A Change is Gonna Come.'

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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