Lizzy Bennet's Diary
Illustrated by
Ages 10 to 16
Hardback
07 November 2013Imprint: Walker Books
Synopsis
Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, this is a glorious retelling of Jane Austen's most famous novel from the point of view of Lizzy Bennet, its feisty heroine.
The story of Pride and Prejudice, told through Lizzy Bennet's secret diary. A beautifully detailed and completely fresh take on one of the best-loved stories in English literature. Readers will feel as though they've stepped into Austen's world: the book is packed with Lizzy's drawings, pressed flowers, ribbons from her bonnet, hand-written notes to fold out and read, dance cards, invitations, and even a letter from Mr Darcy...
Details
07 November 2013112 pages
9781406346947Imprint: Walker Books
Reviews
An interactive and entertaining brand new take on the classic tale . . . offers a perfect opportunity to introduce young readers to Jane Austen’s work and world.Library Mice
Another enchanting confection of charmingly naive illustrations, doodles, fold-out letters, menus and programmes. Williams convincingly captures the idiom and cadence of the language of the time, and readers yet to encounter the real Elizabeth Bennet will be introduced to an appropriately feisty heroine as Lizzy. . . Winningly, Williams has also thought up names for Mr Darcy’s four dogsBooks for Keeps
An easy and enjoyable pastiche of Austen’s . . . its special delight lies in the illustrations, Elizabeth’s whimsical marginalia and wry visual commentary on her worldThe School Librarian