Pies & Prejudice
(Part of Mother-Daughter Book Club, The)
For Ages: 9 - 12
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Right before the start of freshman year, Emma’s family unexpectedly moves to England. The book club members are stunned—but thanks to videoconferencing, they can still keep the club alive, and they decide to tackle Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice . And when the girls try to bring Emma home by starting a bake sale, it becomes a thriving business: Pies & Prejudice. But when the plan they cook up falls short, they are left wondering if their club will ever all be together again….
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- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
- 384 pages |
- ISBN 9781416974314 |
- September 2010 |
- Grades 4 - 7
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Praise
“Fans of the series will not be disappointed with this installment. With four effervescent heroines, several budding romances, an ambitious cooking venture, and a hefty pinch of drama, Pies has instant teen appeal. . . . With interesting facts about Austen interspersed throughout, and a visit to relevant sites in England incorporated, this book makes an excellent introduction to one of the most masterful--and popular”
– writers of all time. Don’t be surprised if 12-year-olds start checking out Pride & Prejudice after reading this teen-tailored adaptation."
-SLJ Sept 2010
-SLJ Sept 2010
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“Fans of the series will not be disappointed with this installment. With four effervescent heroines, several budding romances, an ambitious cooking venture, and a hefty pinch of drama, Pies has instant teen appeal. . . . With interesting facts about Austen interspersed throughout, and a visit to relevant sites in England incorporated, this book makes an excellent introduction to one of the most masterful--and popular”– writers of all time. Don’t be surprised if 12-year-olds start checking out Pride & Prejudice after reading this teen-tailored adaptation."
-SLJ Sept 2010
Read an Excerpt
Emma
“’I often think,’ said she, ‘that there is nothing
so bad as parting with one’s friends.
One seems so forlorn without them.’”
—Pride and Prejudice
Jess stares at me in disbelief. “What do you mean, you’re moving to England?”
“It’s just for a year.”
Her blue eyes well up with tears. “Just for a year! It might as well be forever!”
I knew that breaking the news to my best friend would be hard, but I didn’t know it was going to be this... see more
“’I often think,’ said she, ‘that there is nothing
so bad as parting with one’s friends.
One seems so forlorn without them.’”
—Pride and Prejudice
Jess stares at me in disbelief. “What do you mean, you’re moving to England?”
“It’s just for a year.”
Her blue eyes well up with tears. “Just for a year! It might as well be forever!”
I knew that breaking the news to my best friend would be hard, but I didn’t know it was going to be this... see more
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