Books Like Emma
Families who loved Emma by Jane Austen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Emma by Jane Austen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the complex social hierarchies of high school or struggling with the fallout of a well-intentioned but misguided decision. Emma Woodhouse is a wealthy, clever, and slightly bored young woman who occupies herself by playing matchmaker for her friends, often with disastrous and humiliating results. Through her blunders, the story explores the delicate balance between self-confidence and arrogance, and the vital importance of empathy in social interactions. It is an excellent choice for discussing how our actions affect others and the growth that comes from admitting when we are wrong. While the 19th-century setting is formal, the emotional core of making social mistakes and finding one's true identity is deeply relatable for modern teens.
