Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen: The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062373304)

A 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.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.

But before that, she was just an ordinary girl.

In 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.

Jane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping.

Jane 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.

Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen includes a timeline and quotes from Austen's most popular novels.

Parents and grandparents, as well as teachers and librarians, will enjoy introducing children to Jane Austen through this accessible, beautifully packaged picture book.

Author: Deborah Hopkinson
ISBN-10: 0062373307
ISBN-13: 9780062373304
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2018
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.20h x 7.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 196583 / Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 12/18/2017
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2018 pg. 103
Booklist 01/01/2018 pg. 74
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2018 pg. 112
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average