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A perfect introduction to Austen's classic. This simplified version of the story is very well done, and beautifully presented featuring cute illustrations within the text. My three children are all currently under the age of five, however I'm constantly on the lookout for classics to collect for them when they're older. I'm more than happy to add this to the collection upon it's release.

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This is a beautiful book and one that I will most definitely be purchasing for my school, as well as gifting for my nieces. The language is age appropriate and true to the original works.

Before I read this, I wondered how P&P could be adapted for kids, and was pleasantly surprised by this book. This adaption captures the story well, and hits the main points of the original without being overwhelming for the intended audience. The artwork is really sweet too! 

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I really enjoyed this version of Pride and Prejudice. I'm happy to share this with my niece so she can be introduced to the same great story I love, in a condensed manner.

This was such a cute re-telling of one of my favorite stories! If you're a fan or Jane Austen, and especially Pride and Prejudice, then this is a must to pick up for a child in your life. The art style is lovely, I only wish the characters were a bit more easily differentiable.

This version of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice has been rewritten for a younger audience. As it’s a children’s version, one of the important jobs the author has had to do is explain some of the things that might not make sense to a modern child. I thought the author here did a great job of explaining things within the flow of the story. Although this is a simplified version, all the important plot points are covered. Having said that, there were some things that I felt were misrepresented – some facts relating to Wickham, and it being said that Elizabeth had overheard the ‘tolerable’ insult and made sure Mr Darcy knew that she had heard. This just didn’t happen, and if it had the relationship dynamic would have been quite different and he wouldn’t have been thinking of her regard so smugly later on! In the main though, the plot is covered well and explained clearly. 

The book has quite a few illustrations, which are very nice, although I would have loved to have seen them in colour. I read this on kindle, but I believe the illustrations are also black and white in the printed copy.

This book is part of a set of books retelling Austen’s stories - the six main novels plus Love and Freindship (sic) and another book - I'm not entirely sure what this one is, but it's called My Story Journal so presumably it's one for the child to write in.

The question is whether to buy or not to buy. Well, I am not entirely sold on the concept of classics being rewritten for children. The first time I read Pride & Prejudice as a teen I didn’t know anything about the story, and was able to discover it fresh. I think much of the enjoyment in Austen comes from her use of language rather than her plots – she truly was a mistress at turning a phrase – and while there are echoes of some of her quotes in this book, it’s a simplified version and doesn’t use such sophisticated language. 

My concern is whether a child reading a book such as this would be dissuaded from picking up the original, feeling that it’s a book they’d read already. Reading the plot of an Austen story is by no means reading Austen! However, if you like buying classics rewritten for children, I would say that this is a good rewrite – it has all the main plot points and most of the facts clearly described and is quite a good read in its own right. It also has a very cute cover so if I bought it for a child I'd be inclined to get the hard copy. This would be a good addition to the bookshelves of a child who reads classic rewrites and I'd rate it as a 4 star read.

*I received this book from Netgalley UK for my honest review

I love Pride & Prejudice and Jane Austen. This is a great children's story adaptation and I really enjoyed reading it with my 8 year old.

My first introduction to the classics when I was a child was through Great Illustrated Classics. I would read them over and over again. Journey to the Center of the Earth, Kidnapped, Little Women, Hound of the Baskervilles and so many other wonderful stories.
When I became old enough, I read the orginal classic novels. The one that I never did read was Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Thankfully, I did discover her work when I was older but I missed that first magical introduction when I was younger.
This book is an absolutely wonderful adaptation suitable for children. It is simply but clearly written and is very true to the original novel. I would have adored reading this book as a young child and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to introduce a beautiful classic to the next generation.

I recommend this book to all ages--the writing style is very easy to understand compared to its original and I love it when the narration itself assisted with cute graphics. So gorgeous and comprehensive. Loved it!

A cute adaption of a classic! This is my all-time favorite novel, so to have it in a format I can read to my 7 year old niece, makes my day. With charming illustrations throughout the story, it helps bring the characters to life.

Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite novels. When I first read it, a lot of the nuances did go over my head. A book adaptation like this would have been ideal.

The key points and events of the original story were kept, and while the story is complete, it also opens up the opportunity for discussion not only about the original book but about life and attitudes at the time.

The illustrations are pleasing but I would have preferred a colour version.

We really enjoyed these in my house!! My oldest daughter is 10 & she loves watching the Austen movie adaptations but rarely understands what's happening in conversations. These stories are true to the heart of Austen yet accessible to a younger audience. I feel as though these short stories keep her interested and eager to read the originals in a few years.

This is a beautiful adaptation of the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I really enjoyed going through the story in this particular format. The illustrations were a wonderful addition to the story. This adaptation is a very beautiful way to introduce young readers to classics.

Mrs. Bennet wants to marry each of her five daughters to rich men. When Mr. Bingley moves into their town, she thinks he will be perfect for one of her daughters. Mr. Bingley brought his wealthy friend Mr. Darcy, who is very proud. Elizabeth Bennet instantly doesn’t like Mr. Darcy, when she overhears him speaking about her and her family. However, people aren’t always what they seem at first sight.

This story is an abbreviated version of Pride and Prejudice for children. It tells the story in simpler language that children would be able to understand. All of the major plot points were in the story. Many of the memorable quotes were also used, though in different places in the story, including the famous first line.

There were some beautiful illustrations to go along with the story. Most of the girls were drawn in the same style, so they all looked the same. Since the pictures usually illustrated the current scene, I could figure out which characters were in the picture. It would have been easier to differentiate if the five sisters had different appearances.

This is a great children’s version of Jane Austen’s classic novel.

Thank you Sweet Cherry Publishing for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review. 
You don’t have to delve too far into my bookshelves or Goodreads account to know that I’m a bit of a Jane Austen nut. I’m not quite swanning about in a bonnet, swinging my reticule but I am drinking out of my JA quotes mug, leaning on my JA cushion, with my “I love Mr Darcy” tote always near by. Yep, I love her unashamedly.
So yes, I will happily read anything to do with her and that includes children’s books. Therefore I was delighted to be approved for this version of Pride and Prejudice and gobbled it up as soon as I got chance. It is of course designed for young readers so the story is very condensed and for an Austen enthusiast like myself, it really feels like a whistle stop tour of the book.
However, bearing in mind the intended audience, this is a perfect introduction to Austen’s works. It is a truth universally acknowledged that everyone should read an Austen book at least once in their life! This lovely edition starts them off young. I’d recommend buying the small person in your life this collection, then when they hit their teens- buy them the original text set. Then sit back and pat yourself on the back for a great piece of parenting, or grand parenting, or aunt-ing,  or uncle-ing, or whatever -ing it is you are doing!
There are numerous illustrations throughout the book that will keep the younger ones captivated and I think the author has done a good job of pairing down the language so it is accessible for a modern young reader, whilst still maintaining a taste of the Austen flare and wit that we all love. 
So this has been me gushing about something else Jane Austen related, which is nothing new to those who know me. I totally admit I’m very biased and an easy sell for anything like this, but I do think that is would be a wonderful starting place to get young readers into some classics. And ps, you might just like it to!

I was pleasantly surprised by this interpretation of Pride and Prejudice. The adaptation built to the wonderful ending, and I enjoyed the art (even though it wasn't my usual style.)

While I love Pride and Prejudice, this edition didn’t work for me. I thought the adapter did a great job incorporating the key elements of the story and captured the essence of the characters. However, reading the original story as an adult, I recognized Elizabeth as a strong female characters ahead of her time.  I’m not convinced the same will be internalized by the intended audience of the adaptation. Instead, I fear it will reinforce the stereotypical expectations thrust (often unknowingly) upon girls.

A short adaptation of an all time classic. Thanks to NetGalley for providing access to this book. 
Pride and Prejudice meets children! With simplified language and story, and a few drawings, there has never been a better format to read this beautiful story to young children. Sure, it's a really simplified and short version, but it works great as an introduction to Austen's world. I recommend it for those parents that want to share their love for Mr. Darcy, the Bennet sisters and Pride and Prejudice in general with their younglins, who are unready to read the full works.

Pride and Prejudice is a Sweet Cherry Easy Classic adaptation of classic literature. It is retold for early elementary and intermediate ages and is an excellent way to excite reading classical literature at an early age. Don’t I wish these had been available when I was a child! These classic adaptations build confidence for readers to return to complete versions of the classics when older. 

The easy adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is filled with teachable moments – what is pride and prejudice? A big lesson young readers can take away from this version is that first impressions can be very misleading. Taking time to understand others, talk issues out, listen and pay attention, and being fair to others can lead to positivity in everything we do.

There are many characters in the story - and strong ones at that. Sharing this story with a young reader, I would want to examine the main characters and talk about their personalities - good and bad. There is a chapter where cohabitation is about to happen, and the family is in a scurry to do something about it. For an early reader, this might be difficult to understand. Reading this book with the child or before the child would be advisable, so discussion points could be considered.

I look forward to reading other Sweet Cherry Easy Classics. Classic literature for early readers is a great idea!

Pride and Prejudice – Children Stories was sent to me by Net Galley, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.
Pride and Prejudice for Children is a fiction novel, written by Gemma Barder, in a way that a young one will be able to understand and enjoy the wonderful works of Jane Eyre. The black and white illustrations throughout were done by Collaborate Agency. I like that there is a picture of each daughter. They are very well done. Sweet Cherry Publishing published Pride and Prejudice for Children.
There is Jane, the eldest and prettiest daughter, Lizzy, the clever and humourous daughter, Mary, the bookish and serious daughter, Catherine (or Kitty) happy, friendliest daughter, and Lydia, the youngest, most silly daughter. Momma loves Lydia the most, and Lydia was Father’s favorite. Momma just wanted her daughters to be married…and psst, to marry well. There may be a romance or two in this book, but you will have to read the book to find out.
I would recommend this book for elementary to middle school. Of course, it would also make a great gift. I was looking it up to see about buying it for my 11 year old grand daughter, and found that it also comes in a set, with some of the other Jane Eyre books. I also think THAT would be a great gift and probably will be for my girl. I believe this would also be a nice chapter book to read to students, children, and grandchildren. I really like it!