{"product_id":"9781627796439","title":"Brave Jane Austen : Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBrave Jane Austen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lisa Pliscou\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrave Jane Austen\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture book biography of the groundbreaking female novelist. Perfect for Women's History Month.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the late 1700s, Jane Austen was a smart, creative girl in a house full of boys, all of whom could aspire to accomplish many things as adults while girls were raised primarily to become good wives. Jane didn’t have much opportunity to go to school but she read everything she could, including all the books in her father’s study. And before long, she began to write her own stories, filled with funny, clever, and inventive characters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Austen’s novels (\u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmma\u003c\/i\u003e . . .) are widely read by all ages. She is recognized as one of the most important and influential writers of all time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all authors aspire.\"—J. K. Rowling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003eAn Amelia Bloomer List Selection\u003cbr\u003eA Magnolia Book Award Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis thoughtful book would surely have pleased Austen\u003c\/b\u003e, and readers enchanted by the way she graciously forged a way for women writers will appreciate the back matter. \u003cb\u003eA beautifully crafted package\u003c\/b\u003e to add to the growing list of biographies about women pioneers in art.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eAn appealing, lively portrait.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eThis story of quiet courage is emphasized by Corace’s watercolor illustrations. . . . \u003cb\u003eAn eye-catching primer for appreciating literature and a remarkable woman.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eIn Corace’s mixed-media artwork, Jane and other figures resemble rosy-cheeked ragdolls; \u003cb\u003eA tender portrayal of an author whose ordinary circumstances led to an extraordinary legacy.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A neatly balanced biography that skillfully contextualizes just how remarkable Austen’s hard-won status as a published author was for her time.\u003c\/b\u003e . . .Fluid and engaging, and aptly selected quotes from Austen and her admirers succinctly capture her enduring appeal.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781627796439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40654183563470,"sku":"9781627796439","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_d06f9ad4-f62e-4d4f-be84-53369231b7b3.jpg?v=1639360931","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781627796439","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}