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Charles Dickens: Scenes from an Extraordinary Life

Charles Dickens: Scenes from an Extraordinary Life

Published in
2011
4.02
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Description

Inspired by Charles Dickens’ own words, Mick and Brita Granstrom bring this extraordinary genius to life, revealing Dickens' childhood working in a London boot polish factory and living near the docks in Chatham, and charting his meteoric rise to fame as a young novelist. Follow him as he climbs a volcano, goes on tour to the U.S., presides at a family Christmas, and gives a thrilling public reading. And discover the stories of ten of Dickens' most famous novels, dramatized for younger readers with captions and graphic-novel comic-strips. Key incidents that inspired the later novels are described, including his marriage and family life. What emerges is a touching portrait of a writer with amazing observational skills, a social conscience, and a strong sense of drama.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Learn about a famous literary figure
  • Understand the historical context of the Victorian era
  • Gain insight into the social issues of the time
  • Be inspired by Dickens's journey and achievements