young women

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Sense and sensibility

Manga-style adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Sense and Sensibility," following two sisters navigating their complex love lives in the late eighteenth century.

Pride and prejudice

A manga adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," the story of the rocky courtship between headstrong Elizabeth Bennett and wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Jane Eyre

Presents a manga-style graphic novel version of Charlotte Bront?'s classic "Jane Eyre," in which an orphaned child, the wild-spirited Jane, is expected to be humble and grateful for those who take care of her, in spite of the abuse and shame she is subjected to. Then, as an adult, Jane finds her soulmate in the brooding, distant Mr. Rochester, but their love may not be enough to overcome a secret in Mr. Rochester's estate.

Emma

Presents a graphic novel adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma," in which young Emma Woodhouse impulsively and sometimes blindly throws herself into matchmaking for her friends and acquaintances, often to the neglect of the men who would like to be matched with her.

Malala Yousafzai

Highlights the life and activism of Malala Yousafzai. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

The adventures of Superhero Girl

"A young woman faces the trials and tribulations of being a superhero while still living an ordinary life, including struggling to make rent, buying her capes from secondhand stores, and being overshadowed by her superhero brother"-- Provided by publisher.

Admirador secreto odiado

2013
Just as Paula is about to finish college, roses begin to appear everywhere and she is stalked by a secret admirer. Presented in Spanish.

Little women

Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about the relationship of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies during the mid-nineteenth century in New England.

Emma

2010
Presents the complete text of Jane Austen's classic novel in which young, well-to-do, and bored Emma Woodhouse learns a thing or two about true class--and love--after an eventful turn as a matchmaker, and includes a comprehensive study guide with explanations and discussions of the plot, question and answer sections, a list of characters, and a short biography of Jane Austen.
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A room with a view

Where angels fear to tread
2011
A collection of two classic novels by novelist, E.M. Forster, of English women visiting Italy, including "A Room With a View," and "Where Angels Fear to Tread.".

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