The Next Great Jane

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From award-winning author K. L. Going comes a happily-ever-after story of a girl who discovers the true secret to all good writing--through an unlikely friendship, some well-intentioned matchmaking, and little bit of science.

Jane Brannen wants nothing more than to become a famous author like Jane Austen--she just needs to…

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1 author picked The Next Great Jane as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jennifer Richard Jacobson

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Who can resist a heroine who climbs a tree barefoot (in growing winds) and leaps to an attic window to hear one of her favorite authors speak? Not me! I’m a big Jane Austen fan and K.L. Going was able to capture the spirit and wit of her work in this wonderfully layered and romantic tale. (No worries if you or middle grade students you know are not familiar with Austen—the story stands on its own.)

Just like in my book, the story is set in Maine and the protagonist’s parents are divorced. There are multiple loves stories in this…

From Jennifer's list on middle grade about first love.