Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen: The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl - Deborah Hopkinson

Descriere Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen: The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl - Deborah Hopkinson

This gorgeous picture book biography of one of the most beloved writers of all time pays tribute to an independent thinker who turned ordinary life into extraordinary stories and created a body of work that has delighted and inspired readers for generations. Full color. \n \nA gorgeous and inspiring picture book biography of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved writers of all time, from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.\n \nIt is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.\n \nBut before that, she was just an ordinary girl.\n \nIn fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But she would have noticed you.\n \nJane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping.\n \nJane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father's massive library and before long, she began creating her own stories. In her time, the most popular books were grand adventures and romances, but Jane wanted to go her own way...and went on to invent an entirely new kind of novel.\n \nOrdinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen includes a timeline and quotes from Austen's most popular novels. \n \nParents and grandparents, as well as teachers and librarians, will enjoy introducing children to Jane Austen through this accessible, beautifully packaged picture book.\n

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Balzer & Bray/harperteen

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ENSTK

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9780062373304

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1

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