Lizzy Bennet's Diary: Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice [Hardcover]

Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams.

When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’sPride and Prejudicein a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.The enduring appeal of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice lies at least in part in Elizabeth Bennet’s piquant observations about her sisters and her neighbors. These take center stage in this smartly conceived abridgement of the novel for a young audience, fashioned as a diary given to “Lizzy” by her father. ... This wry sense of humor animates the text throughout and makes the perennially popular love story not only accessible but thoroughly absorbing for young readers, who will surely be captivated by some aspect of Lizzy’s tale; after all, who doesn’t have an embarrassing family, or wish for true love, or find snooty people tiresome, etc., etc.? Jane Austen’s early critics called her sunshine; Marcia Williams has managed to capture that feeling of light and warmth for a new generation of readers.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

A delightful diary version designed to introduce young readers to the classic. Capturing the quick-witted Elizabeth’s personality, the story is told in journal entries, augmented with the author̵lĂ+