Books like Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman
Julie's best friend Ashleigh is a self‑proclaimed enthusiast who always finds a new obsession. This time her latest craze is Julie’s own favorite novel, *Pride and Prejudice*. Ashleigh insists on living out the story’s heroine in both speech and style, and in the pursuit of true love. The pair dress in vintage frocks and sneak into a dance at the local all‑boys prep school, hoping to meet likely candidates. Their plans are complicated by the fact that there’s only one Mr. Darcy. When the girls help with a boys’ school musical, a series of comedic misunderstandings, missed signals and awkward moments test Julie’s feelings for true love still, while making the school’s romantic scenes delightfully messy.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Polly Shulman
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