Debating Darcy
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Sayantani DasGupta
This Pride & Prejudice retelling brings New York Times bestselling Sayantani DasGupta's trademark wit and insight to her bright and funny YA debut!It is a truth universally acknowledged that Leela Bose plays to win.A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all while wearing a smile. But when she meets the incorrigible Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elitist private school, Leela can't stand him. Unfortunately, he'll be competing in the state league, so their paths are set to collide. But why attempt to tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? The situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, though, and her participation in the tournament reveals that she might have tragically misjudged the debaters -- including Firoze Darcy -- and more than just her own winning streak is at stake...her heart is, too. Debating Darcy is bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta's reinterpretation of beloved classic Pride and Prejudice -- imaginative, hilarious, thought-provoking, and truly reflective of the complex, diverse world of American high school culture.
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Author
Sayantani DasGupta
Pages
320
Publisher
Scholastic Incorporated
Published Date
2022
ISBN
1338797697 9781338797695
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"Just a fun read!"
J K
Jonathan Kent
"Retellings are one of my fave topics to read in modern storytellings. Whether that’s YA, or Coming of Age Lit. There’s something about a comfort story, being told as if it was happening today. Debating Darcy did not disappoint. It brought me back to high school in the midst of Leela’s story. <br/>I was invested early, and with every page turn. a wonderful retelling of Pride and Prejudice, with a modern twist, the author absolutely made it her own! So much to love within this novel, lots of cute banter, humor, and a journey of listening to your heart!"
Ellie
