A MOST
CLEVER
GIRL

HOW JANE AUSTEN
DISCOVERED
HER VOICE

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For fans of I Dissent and She Persisted -- and Austenites of all ages -- a picture book biography about the beloved and enduring writer Jane Austen and how she found her unique voice.

Witty and mischievous Jane Austen grew up in a house overflowing with words. Even as a young girl, she delighted in making her family laugh with tales that poked fun at the popular novels of her time—stories that featured fragile ladies and ridiculous plots. Before long, Jane was writing her own stories—uproariously funny ones, using all the details of her life in a country village as inspiration.

In times of joy, Jane’s words burst from her pen. But after facing sorrow and loss, she wondered if she’d ever write again. 

A Most Clever Girl tells the story of Jane’s decades-long quest to find her voice as a writer, from her joyful youth to her dark, silent years. In the end, Jane persists, finds her own voice, and becomes one of the world’s most celebrated and beloved authors.

Bloomsbury Publishing, 48 pages
Ages 4-12, Nonfiction