Emma (Jane Austen Children's Stories

Jane Austen's Children's Collection

by Gemma Barder, Jane Austen

Clever and confident, Emma is positive that she can find the perfect husband for her new friend Harriet. But with one mistake after another, Emma realises that she might not understand people as well as she thought. In fact, she might not even understand her own heart.
About The Complete Jane Austen Simplified Collection: A simplification of Jane Austen's classic stories, illustrated and includes free audio QR codes

Genres: Classics, Childrens, Middle Grade

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2020

Reviews

[Georgiana 1792 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Un po' troppo semplificato per i miei gusti. È anche logico, visto che si doveva ridurre un libro piuttosto lungo in meno di cento pagine, per di più corredate da disegni. Personaggi che mancano, avvenimenti condensati in pochissimi eventi, in cui accade di tutto di più... però... mi ha deluso molto rispetto a Orgoglio e pregiudizio della stessa autrice.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books ever. However, I bought it as a present for a child and I just don’t think it was adapted properly 😅 its the same as the original but summarized and with a few pictures in between. This is more for a teenager who doesn’t want to read the original.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Чудесен начин децата да се запознаят с опърничавата Емма 💗

[Jessica Woodring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Austen gave this 5 stars (I probably would have given it 3.5 🌟). She loved the story and when I asked her what her favorite part was, she said, “it was when Mr. Knightley and Emma got married and when he said he would live with her and her dad.” Overall, this is a very oversimplified version of the original, BUT it is a good introduction to Austen’s works for very young readers.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sweet and simplified approach to Jane Austen's classic Emma. Lots of cartoony illustrations to keep younger readers interested. The story itself is simplified quite a bit, with just enough old school language to keep it from being too modern or 'dumbed down' but easy enough to follow along. A great introductory book for kids.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this juvenile book based on Jane Austen's Emma. I am reading the full version currently so decided to read this one at the same time. It made for a good overview for the full version. The cover is appealing and I think my fourth grade students will really enjoy this one! Hopefully it will present a segue for them into more classic literature. Thank you to Edelweiss for this free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jane Austen Children's Stories: Emma (Sweet Cherry Easy Classics) by Gemma Barder (Adapted by), Jane Austen (Original author)- Clever and confident, Emma is positive that she can find the perfect husband for her new friend Harriet. But with one mistake after another, Emma realises that she might not understand people as well as she thought. In fact, she might not even understand her own heart. Although convinced that she herself will never marry, Emma Woodhouse, a precocious twenty-year-old resident of the village of Highbury, imagines herself to be naturally gifted in conjuring love matches. After self-declared success at matchmaking between her governess and Mr. Weston, a village widower, Emma takes it upon herself to find an eligible match for her new friend, Harriet Smith. Though Harriet’s parentage is unknown, Emma is convinced that Harriet deserves to be a gentleman’s wife and sets her friend’s sights on Mr. Elton, the village vicar. Meanwhile, Emma persuades Harriet to reject the proposal of Robert Martin, a well-to-do farmer for whom Harriet clearly has feelings. Harriet becomes infatuated with Mr. Elton under Emma’s encouragement, but Emma’s plans go awry when Elton makes it clear that his affection is for Emma, not Harriet. Emma realizes that her obsession with making a match for Harriet has blinded her to the true nature of the situation. Mr. Knightley, Emma’s brother-in-law and treasured friend, watches Emma’s matchmaking efforts with a critical eye. He believes that Mr. Martin is a worthy young man whom Harriet would be lucky to marry. He and Emma quarrel over Emma’s meddling, and, as usual, Mr. Knightley proves to be the wiser of the pair. Elton, spurned by Emma and offended by her insinuation that Harriet is his equal, leaves for the town of Bath and marries a girl there almost immediately. Emma is left to comfort Harriet and to wonder about the character of a new visitor expected in Highbury—Mr. Weston’s son, Frank Churchill. Frank is set to visit his father in Highbury after having been raised by his aunt and uncle in London, who have taken him as their heir. Emma knows nothing about Frank, who has long been deterred from visiting his father by his aunt’s illnesses and complaints. Mr. Knightley is immediately suspicious of the young man, especially after Frank rushes back to London merely to have his hair cut. Emma, however, finds Frank delightful and notices that his charms are directed mainly toward her. Though she plans to discourage these charms, she finds herself flattered and engaged in a flirtation with the young man. Emma greets Jane Fairfax, another addition to the Highbury set, with less enthusiasm. Jane is beautiful and accomplished, but Emma dislikes her because of her reserve and, the narrator insinuates, because she is jealous of Jane. Suspicion, intrigue, and misunderstandings ensue. Mr. Knightley defends Jane, saying that she deserves compassion because, unlike Emma, she has no independent fortune and must soon leave home to work as a governess. Mrs. Weston suspects that the warmth of Mr. Knightley’s defense comes from romantic feelings, an implication Emma resists. Everyone assumes that Frank and Emma are forming an attachment, though Emma soon dismisses Frank as a potential suitor and imagines him as a match for Harriet. At a village ball, Knightley earns Emma’s approval by offering to dance with Harriet, who has just been humiliated by Mr. Elton and his new wife. The next day, Frank saves Harriet from Gypsy beggars. When Harriet tells Emma that she has fallen in love with a man above her social station, Emma believes that she means Frank. Knightley begins to suspect that Frank and Jane have a secret understanding, and he attempts to warn Emma. Emma laughs at Knightley’s suggestion and loses Knightley’s approval when she flirts with Frank and insults Miss Bates, a kindhearted spinster and Jane’s aunt, at a picnic. When Knightley reprimands Emma, she weeps. News comes that Frank’s aunt has died, and this event paves the way for an unexpected revelation that slowly solves the mysteries. Frank and Jane have been secretly engaged; his attentions to Emma have been a screen to hide his true preference. With his aunt’s death and his uncle’s approval, Frank can now marry Jane, the woman he loves. Emma worries that Harriet will be crushed, but she soon discovers that it is Knightley, not Frank, who is the object of Harriet’s affection. Harriet believes that Knightley shares her feelings. Emma finds herself upset by Harriet’s revelation, and her distress forces her to realize that she is in love with Knightley. Emma expects Knightley to tell her he loves Harriet, but, to her delight, Knightley declares his love for Emma. Harriet is soon comforted by a second proposal from Robert Martin, which she accepts. The novel ends with the marriage of Harriet and Mr. Martin and that of Emma and Mr. Knightley, resolving the question of who loves whom after all. Man proposes, God disposes- this is the theme of the book. It is quite a good read for all.

[G · Rating 2 out of 5]

الجميل في القصة إنها تبين لنا كيف إننا في مرات كثيرة نغتر بأنفسنا ونحسب بأننا نعرف كل شيء وكل قراراتنا صح لكن في النهاية نكتشف إننا ما قدرنا لا نعرف الناس ولا أنفسنا حتى.

موضوع الزواجات والتوفيق بين الناس هو شيء حلو وسعيد لكن إيما كانت تحط الأشخاص وتجبرهم غصب على إنهم يمتلكون مشاعر تجاه بعض وتقولب مشاعرهم بالطريقة الي تبغاها، ما ذكروا عمرها لكن الغالب إن أفعالها هذي لصغر عمرها وقلة خبرتها بالحياة وإن ما فيه شخص يوضح لها إن تدخلها في الأشياء المصيرية هذه هو أمر خطير جدًا.

أكثر شيء انقهرت عليه يوم تدخلت في خطبة روبرت، خاصة إن البنت معجبة به كمان لكنها لعبت بعقلها بس مع ذلك ما أحط كل اللوم عليها لأن البنت عنها عقل وتقدر تفكر ولا تخلي الناس يأثرون عليها ودامها رفضت فهو خيارها.

القصة لطيفة لكنها مليئة بعدد كبير من الشخصيات الي بدأت أتلخبط فيهم وهذا شيء خلاني ما استمتع في القراءة.

أفضل شيء فيها هو طريقة تقدم السيد نايتلي وصياغته لمشاعره حتى إنه بكل سعادة عرض انه ينتقل لبيتها عشان ما تترك والدها لوحده، وأشوفه من أنضج الشخصيات في هذه القصة.

أتوقع هي القصة الوحيدة الي ممكن تناسب ناس أقل عمر لكن مو أقل من ١٢ سنة.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Chelsea_Yoshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It pretty good for younger reader :)

[Heather McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fantastic adaptation, makes me want to go seek out the 90s film with Gwyneth Paltrow

[Ewa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daje jej 3 ⭐️ tylko dlatego, że została napisana dla osób młodszych ode mnie, ale mi się nie podobało.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great classics starter book. My daughter loves this book and it's been fun reading with her.

[Sarunia_czyta · Rating 5 out of 5]

To było extra.

[Abi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listen, yes I read the actual Emma but I needed to make sure I comprehended it right okay 😭😭

[Lydia Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

7+ This is a great book to introduce children into the classics!

The cover and the illustrations were probably the best things about this book. As much as I love for children to start enjoying literature (especially classics) I felt like this one just wasn't well suited. The whole point of Emma is talking about the match-making and the relationships, yet this book just blew past it. It was perfectly cut down to fit into a chapter book that was age appropriate, and that was the problem; I knew that it had been watered down.

However, seeing as I'm an adult and this is meant for children, I can't be too hard on it. I'm sure little girls would love reading this book and then growing up and reading the real version. I know i would have.

There are some things that should be turned into children's material and there are some things that shouldn't be.