The Little Books of the Little Brontes

By Sara O'Leary, Briony May Smith (illustrator),

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Book description

The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories — and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers. A picture book for fans of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein.

Many years ago, the four motherless children of the Brontë family — Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne…

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1 author picked The Little Books of the Little Brontes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I wonder what sparks a writer’s interest in writing and telling stories, and my next pick addresses just that. What I loved about this book was the insight into what was the catalyst for the books the Brontës would eventually write as adults.

It is a sweet story about resilient youngsters who dwell in their imaginations. Readers like me will be inspired by this delightful story of the young Brontë siblings, who love to make up stories, create little books, and grow up to become great writers. This celebration of reading and writing warms my heart so much! I love…

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