Jane Austen

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Katie Wilson (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Explore Jane Austen's journey from a curious child to a groundbreaking novelist who redefined female characters in literature.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Jane Austen, a young girl with a passion for stories, who grew up in a bustling family. As she matured, Jane penned novels that cleverly critiqued the British upper class, offering a fresh perspective on women's roles. Her secret writings transformed her into one of Britain's most beloved authors. This book, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, combines engaging illustrations with fascinating facts, celebrating Jane's legacy and inspiring children to dream big. Discover how a little girl with a love for reading became a literary icon, changing the narrative for women everywhere.

From the publisher

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the British novelist, in this true story of her life. Little Jane grew up in a big family that loved learning and she often read from her father’s library. In her teenage years she began to write in bound notebooks and craft her own novels. As an adult, Jane secretly created stories that shone a light on the British upper classes and provided a witty social commentary of the time, creating a new dialogue for female characters in books. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

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