A fresh, funny, and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic work, with smart black-and-white illustrations throughout. When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood's father dies, they are forced to leave their home and move to a small cottage. Their lives change radically in ways they did not expect. Elinor must let go of the man she loves, while Marianne falls for their charming - but entirely unsuitable - new neighbor. The sisters will need each other's support to find their happiness, but will they ever be able to find the right balance between sense and sensibility? Joanne Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award and other literary awards. She has recently fallen in love with Austen's books and wants young readers to feel the same. Quentin Blake captures all of Austen's satirical and witty side, bringing her colorful characters to life with warm and funny black-and-white illustrations. This bright and bold collection is the perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, featuring some of the most inspiring and famous heroines of English literature. For readers aged eight and above.