{"product_id":"being-mary-bennet-isbn-9780063060142","title":"Being Mary Bennet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eless \u003c\/i\u003eacknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself and find some main character energy, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary—instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a hilariously sharp voice, a sweet and fulfilling contemporary romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter, and a big family that revels in causing \u003ci\u003ebig\u003c\/i\u003e problems, this charming YA romantic comedy and comedy of errors about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story (at any and all costs), is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli…and Jane Austen, of course.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut can a confirmed bookworm really become the leading lady of her own life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Modern Pride and Prejudice Retelling:\u003c\/b\u003e What happens when the forgotten middle sister decides she’s done being a footnote in someone else’s story?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoarding School Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e For Marnie Barnes, Pacific Crest Academy is supposed to be about academics, not awkward social encounters or bubbly roommates with big ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Adorable Meet-Cute:\u003c\/b\u003e Finding a very cute boy is the last thing on her mind, especially when she’s trying to wrangle a rescue pup named Sir Pat at a local animal shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Complicated Sisters Story:\u003c\/b\u003e With a big family that’s famous for causing big problems, Marnie has to figure out how to stand out without starting a whole new family drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Full of voice and charm, \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptional debut that tackles coming of age with humor, care, and emotional depth. Peterson creates a cast of complex characters and relationships you’ll instantly adore and root for while also embracing their flaws and shortcomings. A delightful, memorable story.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A witty, creative retelling packed with charming characters and hilarious antics. \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e filled my Austen-loving heart with so much joy!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today, Tonight, Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hilarious and heartfelt, this debut proves that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own story. Jane Austen fans, prepare to fall in love!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While [Marnie’s] self-deprecating humor is part of the story’s appeal, there’s also something endearing about watching this earnest character do what has to be done, even if she risks making a fool of herself in the process. A promising first novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect novel for any reader who wishes they were a heroine but secretly identifies more with background characters… An utterly authentic, captivating story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Literary references, friendship, family drama, adorable dogs—this book has it all! Fans of Jane Austen will eat up this playful contemporary homage to \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice.”\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hilarious and smart, \u003cem\u003eBeing Mary Bennet\u003c\/em\u003e is a soulful, swoonworthy coming of age story that reminds us that everyone deserves to be the main character in their own life. I’m sure Jane Austen would agree!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890356744421,"sku":"NP9780063060142","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063060142.jpg?v=1730233107","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/being-mary-bennet-isbn-9780063060142","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}