A solid and captivating look at these remarkable pioneers of modern fiction.' -Kirkus, starred review 'A detail-rich look at the lives of the Bronte sisters, whose work shocked, entertained, and provoked the minds of their Victorian audiences. stirring biography.' -Booklist, starred review 'Gracefully plotted, carefully researched. reads like a novel, with rich and evocative language.' -The New York Times Book Review 'For readers discovering the wonder of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, this collective biography of the Bronte family fills in fascinating detail of their personal and public lives. 'If you're in search of a readable, yet detailed, biography of the Bronte sisters, then look no further than Reef's account, an ideal supplement to any student's reading of the Bronte classics.'Romance and heartache and doom, oh my! This beautifully written and researched account. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 'This biography for middle-schoolers introduces a fascinating, close-knit family with lively imaginations who liked nothing better than to run free on the moors that surrounded their home and make up stories and poems about imaginary kingdoms.' 'For anyone who has ever loved the romantic yet melancholy Heathcliff or the determined Jane Eyre, this book belongs on your shelf.' A comprehensive introduction to the authors behind some of the most-studied novels in English literature.' 'A detail-rich look at the lives of the Brontë sisters, whose work shocked, entertained, and provoked the minds of their Victorian audiences.

A solid and captivating look at these remarkable pioneers of modern fiction.'

'Gracefully plotted, carefully researched. 'For readers discovering the wonder of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, this collective biography of the Brontë family fills in fascinating detail of their personal and public lives. reads like a novel, with rich and evocative language.' - The New York Times Book Review 'Romance and heartache and doom, oh my! This beautifully written and researched account.

The Brontë Sisters by Catherine Reef