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

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

by Deborah Hopkinson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Deborah Hopkinson, Qin Leng (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2018-01-23Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Balzer & Bray/HarperteenISBN-13:9780062373304ISBN-10:62373307UPC:9780062373304Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Books & LibrariesBook Topic:Literary, WomenSize:11.20 x 7.70 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SC4B5BSQWR

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.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Balzer & Bray/HarperteenISBN-13:9780062373304ISBN-10:62373307UPC:9780062373304Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Books & LibrariesBook Topic:Literary, WomenSize:11.20 x 7.70 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.9215Product ID:SC4B5BSQWR
Hopkinson, Deborah: -

Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen, illustrated by Qin Leng; Michelle, illustrated by AG Ford; Stagecoach Sal, illustrated by Carson Ellis; Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek, illustrated by John Hendrix; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, illustrated by James Ransome and winner of the IRA Award; and Apples to Oregon, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter and winner of the Golden Kite Award. She lives near Portland, Oregon.

Leng, Qin: -

Qin Leng was born in Shanghai and later moved to France, then to Montreal in Canada. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and works as a designer and illustrator. She grew up surrounded by paintings, and her father, an artist himself, was a great influence on her. Qin graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and has received many awards for her animated short films. Her picture books have been nominated for such prizes as the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award, and she won the APAAL for Best Picture Book. You can visit her at www.qinleng.tumblr.com.

Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen

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Deborah Hopkinson, Qin Leng (Illustrator)

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Deborah Hopkinson

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