ISBN: 9780063060135
Editorial: HarperTeen
Autor: Peterson, J. C.
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 384
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world.And between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary—instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.With a hilariously sharp voice, a sweet and fulfilling romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter, and a big family that revels in causing big problems, this charming comedy of errors about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story (at any and all costs), is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli…and Jane Austen, of course.From School Library JournalGr 8 Up-Marnie Barnes is the quintessential middle child, outshone by her older sisters and upstaged by her younger ones. Desperate to prove her worth to her family, she designs a program for children to read aloud to shelter dogs, hoping that it will be the key to her winning the Hunt Prize, an elite award presented to only one senior at her high school. But when her roommate calls her out for being a Mary Bennet (the quiet, annoying, and nerdy middle sister in Pride and Prejudice), Marnie becomes determined to turn herself into the heroine of her own story. Can she come out of her bookworm shell and prove herself to everyone around her? Literary references, friendship, family drama, adorable dogs-this book has it all! It is full of realistic characters whom readers will be rooting for. While the plot sometimes feels a bit issue-heavy, Peterson's debut novel deftly balances these issues with lighthearted fun and an incredibly sweet romance. The secondary characters are fully developed, and Marnie's own character growth progresses naturally throughout the story. VERDICT A solid purchase for your teen collection; fans of Jane Austen will eat up this playful contemporary homage to Pride and Prejudice.-Chelsey Mastersonα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review“Full of voice and charm, Being Mary Bennet is an exceptional debut that tackles coming of age with humor, care, and emotional depth. Peterson creates a cast of complex characters and relationships you’ll instantly adore and root for while also embracing their flaws and shortcomings. A delightful, memorable story.” — Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books"A witty, creative retelling packed with charming characters and hilarious antics. Being Mary Bennet filled my Austen-loving heart with so much joy!"— Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today, Tonight, Tomorrow"Hilarious and heartfelt, this debut proves that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own story. Jane Austen fans, prepare to fall in love!"— Kristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend"Hilarious and smart, Being Mary Bennet is a soulful, swoonworthy coming of age story that reminds us that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own life. I’m sure Jane Austen would agree!" — Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera“The perfect novel for any reader who wishes they were a heroine but secretly identifies more with background characters… An utterly authentic, captivating story.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Literary references, friendship, family drama, adorable dogs—this book has it all! Fans of Jane Austen will eat up this playful contemporary homage to Pride and Prejudice.” — School Library Journal“While [Marnie’s] self-deprecating humor is part of the story’s appeal, there’s also something endearing about watching this earnest character do what has to be done, eve
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