JANE AUSTEN: A LIFE REVEALED
By Catherine Reef
YA biography
June 2011
Clarion Books
ISBN: 978-0547370217
Young adult readers can be especially passionate about their favorites, as has been seen when Harry Potter and Twilight took off in popularity. Transferring that loyalty to other books that are at least a bit similar has not always been successful, although the vampire subgenre remains healthy for both YA and adult paranormal romance genres. Those who hope interest in a great romance could lead to young readers discovering Jane Austen don't often meet with success. In addition to the language barrier, there are the slower plots and, let's face it, no broken headboards.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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