As a Jane Eyre fan I had to buy this for my daughter and it did not disappoint! Perfect for 8-10 year olds and an enjoyable read.
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My thanks to Sweet Cherry Publishing for a digital review copy via NetGalley of ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë. It was adapted by Stephanie Baudet and illustrated by Arianna Bellucci. From the publishers: “Many years ago, a young homeless boy was taken in at Wuthering Heights. Older now, Heathcliff is set on revenge, and destroying everybody around him. And there is a lonely ghost roaming the moors, who is determined to be reunited with her lover …” This book is part of Sweet Cherry Publishing’s The Complete Brontë Sisters Children’s Collection intended for readers aged 7-11, though it is suitable for readers of all ages as a simple introduction to these classics. I will admit that while I am familiar with ‘Wuthering Heights’ and seen a film adaptation, I have not read the original novel. However, I have read other retellings by Stephanie Baudet and feel that she is skilled at conveying the essence of a classic novel in a manner suitable for her intended readership. Arianna Bellucci’s illustrations are sweet and were a lovely addition to the text. I especially liked the family tree at the start that helps to keep track of the characters and provides dates of birth, death, and marriage. As with all of Sweet Cheery editions the book includes a QR code that links to a free audiobook download. This allows the reader to listen while reading; a useful tool for building young readers’ confidence. Again, a book and series that I am sure will be of interest to parents, educators, and librarians. The other books in the series are: ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Brontë and ‘The Tenant of Wildfell Hall’ by Anne Brontë. Both are also adapted by Baudet and illustrated by Bellucci.
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Easy reading. A classic must have.
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To help a child get an interest in the classic novel this is a nice easy read probably best for 8-10yrs
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“Many years ago, a young homeless boy was taken in at Wuthering Heights. Older now, Heathcliff is set on revenge, and destroying everybody around him. And there is a lonely ghost roaming the moors, who is determined to be reunited with her lover …” Stephanie Baudet returns to children's literature with another incredible concept and that is the adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. I absolutely love Baudet's concept along with Arianna Bellucci's wonderful illustrations that introduce some true classics of British literature to a new generation. The tales are written for the 8-11 age range and are done in such a way that the young reader has a fantastic story to read, I love the Brontës and have since childhood so I should apologise for my gushing but I won't! These books are a must for any primary school to encourage children in learning these famous tales and to fall in love with stories that have survived centuries. I love that Sweet Cherry Publishing also includes a QR code that gives you the option to listen to the story but perhaps Wuthering Heights isn't one for before bedtime unless you want to dream of a ghost tapping on your bedroom window! I truly hope there will be more than these two but if not, I can't wait for what Baudet will give us next.
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This was certainly an unusual, dramatic and tragic story. None of the characters were nice at all, it was one big messy drama everyone hated one an other but then married Into each other’s families, tried to control each other, had kids and forced them to fall in love and take over the properties. My goodness what a drama. I cannot say that I enjoyed this story as much as I’d have liked to have, but it was still an interesting read and I loved that it was shortened and made to be read a lot easier. I do love that these classics are a great opportunity to give children the opportunity to read them. And understand the old times, the way stories were once written and be in a much easier simpler way.
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An excellent telling of this classic for a younger audience. The story was not lost and I enjoyed revisiting Jane and her story having read the full version many years ago.. I thoroughly recommend this book to engage children and get them interested in reading some of these classic stories. Well done!
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Purchased for granddaughter. Bought Jayne eyre in same series and she loved it so going for all of them now!
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È la versione riadattata di "cime tempestose" per studenti che vogliono migliorare il proprio livello di inglese. È una versione molto riassuntiva, ma fedele nei fatti all'originale. È adatto per chi ha un livello intermedio/Intermedio avanzato. È il secondo libro che leggo di questo autore e continuerò a leggerne altri. Questa volta le illustrazioni mi son piaciute meno .
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