This book is perfect for children! The change in language from the original classic is so much more accessible to children and I would argue teens/adults too! A nice condensed version of this classic and the illustrations fit nicely. They also give a clear distinction between the sisters as they are tricky to keep track of otherwise!
The only reason I gave 3 stars was because I am not a fan of pride and prejudice myself, however I can see how this change in accessibility is perfect for nurturing young classics fans.

Absolutely delightful! <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> is a classic among classics, and Gemma Barder has adapted this work beautifully. The story is familiar, and returning to Longbourn and Netherfield, the Bennets and famed Mr Darcy and sweet Mr Bingley and nefarious Mr Wickhan, is like drinking a comforting cup of tea. This is a wonderfully illustrated edition that I can imagine suits a mother-young daughter reading session perfectly. Barder might lose some of the witty repartees bursting in nearly all lines of Austen’s original dialogue, but she nevertheless captures a wonderful essence of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> that is certain to excite hungry, young readers. I’d recommend this to parents for their early elementary school girls; it will be a perfect addition to their reading lists!

Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC of this book in exchange of an honest review. 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is my favorite book and I was so excited to read this children's edition. All the illustrations, beginning with the cover were absolutely adorable. It's as if I was reading a fairytale set in England.. Since the illustrations looked so well on kindle, I can imagine how cute they must be on the hardcover/paperback edition. It's so important for kids to read the classics and what a beautiful edition this one was. Definitely going to read it again on my iPad.

If you are a fan of P&P, you definitely need this in your collection!

Thank you so much for this book.

Finally recieved a chance to read the infamous classic Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, although, not the original one that I had tried to read once and terribly failed. Maybe because the novel didn't choose me at the right time or being my very first classic; I did have a difficult time.

This adaptation however, with much joy, I had a chance to recall my reading pleasures and also failures with the last edition, and I can most certainly say that I would prefer this. That being said, I will state my reasons. One: It is a drama infused rom-com that shows the romanticised version of a quite rigid and dysfunctional family with very different opinions on all matters, and, though at first it might seem enjoyable, the stereotypical dialogues (that were mostly not stated in this edition) will get to you.

Second: is that feeling of dependency that was shown here just as the feeling of love which is quite absurd and although it isn't rocket science to know so, beginner Psychology is enough. But, characters can be flawed and that is alright. Although, when the story has seventy-five percentage of romance and love themed notions in it, you might want love to be clear and not mixed with different emotions because then it clearly isn't love.

A pleasant and enjoyable read for everyone but lacks to be qualified as a favourite.

I love Jane Austen so I of course loved this book! An incredibly condensed version of Pride and Prejudice, this novel has sweet illustrations and gives the reader a good overview of Jane's most popular novel. If you have an older child, I wouldn't start them here. I think they could read Pride and Prejudice on their own. But this book is a nice start for younger kids and is a great gift for any Janeite!

Thanks to NetGalley for an E Copy in exchange for an honest review

Gemma Barder's adaptation of the beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice, is simply perfect!

The illustrations are adorable and beautiful, the story is explained well and easily, and still manages to showcase the characters' unique and loveable traits. Lizzy is ever the perfect heroine with her wit, boldness, loyalty, and charm. Darcy is of course so mysterious and unlikeable at first until you really get to know the true, soft, endearing and caring side of him. This book had me smiling from ear to ear, as I loved revisiting this classic, passionate and beautiful tale.

I believe this is a superb way to introduce children to classic literature, as the illustrations are beautiful, the story is told in a well paced manner, and one can easily fall under Austen's spell and see how pivotal her stories are, and forever will be.

This is an amazing children's version of Pride and Prejudice! It was lacking the iconic opening line but it was true to the story. I loved it!

Firstly I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that I will always enjoy a "Pride and Prejudice" adaptation. Oh let's be honest, any Jane Austen adaptation.

And this adaptation does not shine away from that truth. It is very comprehensible, simple, and enjoyable for, I would guess, kids from age 6+. 

It manages to maintain that charm that all Jane Austen's books have. And if in the future, I have any children of my own, I will most definitely read this adaptation, you know, to get them into the Jane Austen fan club.

This was a beautiful rendition of the ever powerful story of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy! 
The illustrations were really enjoyable too. 

Thank you to the Publishers and Netgalley for providing me with this short and brilliant book!

Love reading children fiction. Its worth my 1 hour break time.
Although I have not read the original or Modern edition. This book, is all I ever wanted. Its fine and readable. Love the simple story line. I fancy all pictures of Lizzie and her siblings. Its well-written.
I am sure children's will find this book lovable and attractive too.

Thank you NetGalley, the Author & Publisher for this wonderful ARC in exchange for my honest and decent review.

Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book and this adapted children’s story by Gemma Barder was delightful to read. At 96 pages, it’s a quick read that hits all of the major plot points while using modern language that will be easier for young readers to understand. There are also charming drawings throughout. I definitely recommend this book for middle grade readers and Jane Austen fans who want to introduce Austen to the next generation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for the ebook to review. All opinions are my own.

It was wonderful to see how this story has been adapted for the little ones! It was easy to follow and very engaging, I really loved it.

I think this serves as a good book for children to become aware of classics and to hopefully ignite their interest in reading the full story in the future once they're older. As it's for children/young readers, the storyline has obviously been very simplified but it has been adapted well and includes all the key plot elements of the original. I appreciated that some of the more famous quotes from the original are also kept in. That said, I do feel that because the transition scenes from the original were mostly missing, it made this very simplistic version seem choppy and slightly disconnected. There's also no clear indication of time (i.e. when events happened during day or night etc.) and I found that a bit weird.

I thought the illustrations were cute in general and gave a nice picture about what the characters looked like, but I have to admit that some of the facial features (i.e. the eyes) were a little weird and made the characters look funny. I also don't think they really added much to enhance the storyline but I guess for young children, it's okay?

All in all, a pretty good adaptation of my all time favourite classic for very young readers.

This is a fun book that my fourth and fifth grade students would enjoy to read. I would it introduce it in hopes that they would read the entire classic when they are a bit older. The story of Pride and Prejudice, as adapted by Gemma Barder, is a quick and comprehensive read. It details the main components of the novel in a very likeable and readable way. I have also read Emma, by this author recently, and enjoyed it as well. I hope there are more editions to come! Thank you to Netgalley for this free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for granting me access to an e-ARC of “Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Children's Stories),” a Jane Austen novel adapted by Gemma Barder in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a good book for children! The story is simplified enough that's not missing important dialogues from the original book, the cover has the lovliest color palette and the drawing in between the pages are so cute. 
It's a quick and fun read to beginner readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for granting me access to an e-ARC of “Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Children's Stories),” a Jane Austen novel adapted by Gemma Barder in exchange for an honest review.

This is a short and sweet book. It retells the classic story of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen in a simplistic way, making it perfect for beginner readers. Barder manages to tell the story of Lizzy and Mr. Darcy in a compact manner without sacrificing too much story-wise. As I like to look at it, the fluff is cut out and the basic structure is left in. In saying that, the remaining story is still interesting and heartfelt. Truly, it is the best of both worlds!

I think this book is great for families and children alike. I can see the appeal of sharing this easy-to-read version with a beginner reader in your life if you are a fan of the original Jane Austen book! It can provide a great bridge to allow for discussion and connection between versions.

“Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Children's Stories),” by Gemma Barder was a fantastic and fun read! Five out of five stars!

As a great aficionado of Miss Austen's work, I was interested to read and review this adaptation by Gemma Barder, aimed at readers in the pre-teen age group.
As would be expected, given the format, many nuances within the plot, characters and dialogue of the original are necessarily dispensed with. However, I was impressed with the Barder's efforts to include a fair amount of the original novel's dialogue, including many of the well-known pieces of dialogue. She captures the overall plot effectively, together with the character foibles of the major characters. The whimsical illustrations work well with the text to reinforce the early 19th century feel and the emotions the characters are feeling in particular scenes.
My own 10-year-old daughter is currently reading this edition and enjoying it thoroughly.
This is an excellent introduction to a literary classic, made accessible to younger readers. Highly recommended.
My thanks to the author, Sweet Cherry Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this title. #PrideandPrejudice #NetGalley

This simplified version of Pride and Prejudice was easy to follow. The accompanying pictures were also very adorable. If I was a child I would have loved to read this book. It captures the whole story well and concise.

Pride and Prejudice is one of favourite books.  The adaptation of this classic for children has been simplified sufficiently for a young audience but still maintains the integral parts of the story.

Gemma Barder’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel ’Pride and Prejudice’ is spectacular.

Designed to introduce children to the 1813 novel, Barder has taken the time to ensure that whilst the story is simplified for a younger audience? It hasn't lost anything that has made Austen’s work one that has remained a favourite for the last two hundred years.

The illustrations are perfect and remind me of ones found in my own version of the original story. They work perfectly alongside the written word and I especially liked the way each sister was depicted in the ’introduction’ to the five Bennet sisters at the beginning of the short story. The illustrated letters were also a brilliant idea although I fear the Miss Bennets’ governess would have been close to fainting over the lettering! (I jest)

It's apparent that whilst the book has been adapted for children, it is indeed for the elder side of Middle Grade (8-12) as some of the language is still a bit more complex and areas of the story are ones I imagine 8-year-olds may struggle with.

Pride and Prejudice whilst a love story has remained one that teaches women to know what is important in life. To not change to fit the will and desire of others, but also that you should find someone whose thoughts, desires and way of living match yours as much as possible. Elizabeth Bennet is beautiful yes, but she is so much more than that and I think that this adaptation does carry the original lesson Austen had woven so well into the original novel.

I would highly recommend this book as it is indeed a perfect way to make any young girl a lover of Austen for the rest of her life.