Jane Eyre

Jane grows from an overlooked, mistreated child into a young woman determined to keep her independence and self-respect. Working as a governess at Thornfield Hall, she finds affection, unsettling secrets and choices that test her convictions. Charlotte Brontë's atmospheric novel combines romance and mystery with a heroine whose search for belonging never entirely silences her insistence on being treated as an equal.

Age suitability and learning: Teens & adults (13+). The sustained narrative and more mature ideas suit teens and adults ready to interpret complex characters and discuss difficult themes. Reading supports vocabulary, inference and literary analysis, with opportunities to compare perspectives and reflect on the relationships and choices within the story.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.