The star of Northanger Abbey is seventeen-year-old Catherine Moreland, Jane Austen's youngest and most impressionable heroine. Away from home for the first time, on a visit to Bath with family friends
Broadly comedic and brilliantly postmodern in its lampooning of a genre, the Jane Austen classic Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a naive young woman whose perceptions of the wor
Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent Northanger Abbey tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated wor
′Northanger Abbey! These were thrilling words, and wound up Catherine′s feelings to the highest point of ecstasy.′Considered the most light-hearted and satirical of Austen′s novels, Northanger Abbey t
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn’t have much time for reading or for romance.When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath – to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time.Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn’t always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending …Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Steven’s love of mischief made Northanger Abbey the perfect book to rewrite and he’s excited to introduce Catherine Morland to a
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s best-known story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest in a family of five daughters. Although their mother is very keen to see them all married to wealthy men, Elizabeth is determined that she will only ever marry for love.At a ball, Elizabeth meets Mr Darcy, who at first she believes is proud and haughty.But perhaps there is more to him than first meets the eye…Katherine Woodfine is best known for her historical series, The Sinclair Mysteries, which includes The Clockwork Sparrow. A huge fan of Jane Austen from a young age, she’s perfectly placed to bring the Bennet sisters to a new audience.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations.Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The per
An adaptation of Austen's famous novels, plus her rarely published novella Love and Friendship. A perfect introduction to the works of Jane Austen and classic literature for ages 7+.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!From the gardens of Pemberley to the spooky halls of Northanger Abbey, join some of literature’s most iconic heroines on their path to self-discovery and true love. An adaptation of Jane Austen’s famous stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to the classics.This beautifully illustrated eight-book collection includes Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Love & Friendship and a personal journal to inspire children to write their own stories.Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation.
Seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland craves the romantic life of a storybook heroine. When a chance to visit Bath beckons, she is sure she will find the hero of her dreams. But the inexperienced Cathe
Although published posthumously, this was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be completed for publication. Catherine Morland is one of ten children of a country clergyman. She is immersed in the wor
During an eventful season at Bath, young, naive Catherine Morland experiences the joys of fashionable society for the first time. She is delighted to make new acquaintances, including flirtatious Isab
During an eventful season at Bath, young, naive Catherine Morland experiences the joys of fashionable society for the first time. She is delighted to make new acquaintances, including flirtatious Isab
