Awesomely Austen - Illustrated and Retold: Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey

A new, funny, and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Catherine Morland loves reading romantic novels but doesn't have much time for them. When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbors invite her to spend the winter season in Bath, where she experiences balls, theater, and other social delights. Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London who rewrote Northanger Abbey to introduce Catherine Morland to a new raft of readers. Eglantine Ceulemans captured Austen's satire and wit with warm and funny black and white illustrations. Illustrated and retold editions are also available for Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, and Mansfield Park.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

A delightful and whimsical retelling of Jane Austen's beloved classic, Catherine Morland is a young woman who adores nothing more than immersing herself in the pages of a romantic novel. However, as one of ten children, she finds herself with limited time for both reading and romance. At the age of seventeen, her affluent neighbors invite her to spend the winter season in Bath, where she will have the opportunity to experience the grandeur of balls, the enchantment of the theatre, and other social delights for the very first time.

During her stay in Bath, Catherine meets the captivating Isabella and dances with the handsome Henry, both of whom seem to be fulfilling her dreams of love and happiness. However, as she navigates the complexities of real life, Catherine realizes that her path to happiness is not as straightforward as she had imagined. She must overcome numerous obstacles and challenges, including societal expectations, family dynamics, and her own self-doubt, to find her true love and achieve her happily ever after.

Steven Butler, an actor and writer from London, has brought Catherine Morland to life in a fresh and engaging way. With his witty black and white illustrations throughout, Butler has captured the essence of Austen's satire and wit, making the book accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of readers. Eglantine Ceulemans has beautifully illustrated the book, bringing Austen's colorful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.

This delightful collection also includes retold editions of other classic Austen novels, such as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, and Mansfield Park. These editions are perfect for readers who are new to Austen's work or who wish to revisit her timeless stories in a fresh and vibrant way. With its bold and colorful illustrations, this collection is sure to inspire and delight readers of all ages.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 137 x 205 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781444950694