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Synopsis
"As our story opens, the Dashwood sisters are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets. While sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Can the Dashwood sisters triumph over meddlesome matriarchs and unscrupulous rogues to find true love? Or will they fall prey to the tentacles that are forever snapping at their heels?"--P. [4] of cover.
Is Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A comedic mashup of Jane Austen's classic with sea monsters, featuring creature attacks and peril but no graphic violence or sexual content. The humor is period-appropriate with gothic monster elements.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this funny twist on a classic romance where the Dashwood sisters must navigate love and sea monsters on a mysterious island.