But when the sophisticated Crawfords move into the neighbourhood, even Edmund falls under their spell, and Fanny finds herself more alone than ever. To find out what personal information we collect and how we use it, please visit our privacy policy. Each novel has been lovingly retold for children, making them more accessible and easier to understand while still capturing the essence of Austen's writing. Taken in by rich relatives, quiet and sensitive Fanny never feels she is a part of the grand surroundings of Mansfield Park.

It explores themes such as courtship and marriage in the Regency era; manners and etiquette; gender limitations; pride and vanity; and the power of imagination.Austen had a short life, but her legacy and the impact she made on literature have changed the course of history.

This series of books is complementary in style and design to the original Seasons Collection published by Thomas Nelson. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password.

At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Charmed Life arrives in an explosion of magic in this edition illustrated by Alison Bryant and introduced by Katherine Rundell. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.

All of her novels contain heavy criticism of high society at the time and the expectations of women. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. Written with deft humour, Emma explores the hubris of class and youth, and the importance of maturity, discretion and growing up. One of the great things about the Complete Jane Austen Collection is that it provides a perfect introduction to Austen's works for young readers.

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There are many other book sets that turn classics into accessible books for younger readers, some of our favourites include The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Shadows, Secrets and Stolen Treasure 10 Books , which contains ten easy-read Sherlock Holmes stories, perfect for younger fans of the TV show or the films. To mark Folio’s 75th anniversary, Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story is published as a magical new edition, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel and bursting with exquisite design details. Northanger Abbey tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated world of Bath in the late 1790s.

Jane Austen herself never married but was able to live independently on the profits earned from her writing, so she didn’t need to. What transpires when they encounter each other again is movingly told in Jane Austen's last completed novel.