Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility (Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold)

<p><b>A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood's father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming - but entirely unsuitable - new neighbour.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The sisters will need each other's support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Joanna Nadin</b> is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter 'Book of the Month' and Radio 4 Open Book 'Book of the Year'. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen's books and wants new readers to feel the same.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Eglantine Ceulemans</b> captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: <i>Pride and Prejudice,</i><i>Emma</i>, <i>Persuasion</i>, <i>Mansfield Park</i> and <i>Northanger Abbey</i>. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. <b>For readers aged eight and up.</b>,<br /> <br /> ,<br /> <br /></p>