Overview:
Join award-winning author, critic, and anthologist Michael Rosen for a spirited look at the life and work of one of our greatest novelists. With stunning illustrations by Robert Ingpen, this accessible text vividly re-creates the world of Charles Dickens. We learn about the author's childhood in London, his early career, his performances, and the great social and political upheavals of the time, which inspired so much of his work. Michael Rosen also discusses some of the best-known novels by Dickens, describing A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and David Copperfield, and providing a fascinating, detailed analysis of Great Expectations. Ages 8 and up. |
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| ISBN-13: | | 9780763638887 |
| ISBN-10: | | 0763638889 |
| Language: | | English |
| Pages: | | 95 |
| Dimensions: | | 10.80" l x 9.00" w x 0.40" h |
| Age Range: | | 8 - 12 |
