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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS UNIT STUDY:
Jane Eyre, the Bronte Sisters, Victorian England (1837-1901)

 

Welcome to our Jane Eyre Unit Study Living Book List!

Please note that I’ve tried to pick the best of the best for you, but I have not read every title on this list in full. Therefore please preview to make sure they are a fit for your family.

Even if you don’t have younger ages, you might find some of the picture books delightful to look at and learn from (just make sure to see my notes about any spoiler alerts!)

A few of these books are out of print, but I still included them in case you might be able to find them in your library system.

The titles below would also pair nicely with a few nonfiction books on the Victorian Era from your local library to give further context.

Find a printable version of the list at the bottom of the page–enjoy!

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Suggested Reading List:

for babes/toddlers – A Counting Primer
for babes/toddlers – A Weather Primer
for ages 3-5; this book doesn’t release until June, but it’s too cute not to include! Focuses on character values.
Picture book based on true story set in Victorian period for ages 4+
for ages 5+
contains spoilers, good overview for ages 6+ (FYI: mentions hard parts of Jane’s story)
for ages 6+
Part of the “Who Was” series for ages 10+
Historical coloring book highlighting period architecture around the globe during this time
Love these!
Helps us imagine how some of the well-to-do characters in Jane Eyre would have dressed!
Chapter book set in Victorian England for ages 8+ – fun read aloud!
book Jane is reading in the window seat – Ch 1, for ages 10+
a girl living in the Victorian times has imaginary adventures – for 10+
for ages 10+ – contains a section on Victorian England and helps place context within British History
for ages 12+
one of Jane’s childhood favorites – ages 12+
for ages 12+
for ages 12+
for teens/adults – fascinating biography includes family’s tragedies/scandals & spoilers
for teens/adults – the book Helen Burns is reading when she first meets Jane (also free on Kindle here!)
for teens/adults – biography of Charlotte, by fellow author & friend Elizabeth Gaskell (spoilers!)
for teens/adults – selections from the Brontes’ letters (spoilers)
for teens/adults – Charlotte’s writings as a teenager (spoilers)

** Download a PDF version of the full reading list.**