Project X Origins Graphic Texts
Dark Red+ Book Band, Oxford Level 20: Oliver Twist
(Author) Charles DickensProject X Origins Graphic Texts can help children to reach higher standards in comprehension.This graphic retelling of Oliver Twist brings a fresh look to a well-loved classic.Victorian England is not a kind place for a poor orphan like Oliver. After running away from an undertaker's where he's been forced to work, he hopes he'll have better luck in London. However, after he meets the Artful Dodger, he soon learns life in the big city can be very dangerous indeed. CanOliver ever escape the murky world he finds himself in?This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic, born in 1812. He is best known for his vivid characters, intricate plots, and powerful social commentary. Some of his most notable works include "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "A Christmas Carol." Dickens' writing style often combined humor with pathos, and his works often highlighted the struggles of the lower classes in Victorian England.
Dickens had a profound impact on the development of the novel as a literary form, helping to popularize serial publication and bringing attention to issues of poverty, injustice, and inequality. His most famous work, "A Tale of Two Cities," is a historical novel set during the French Revolution and is considered a classic of English literature. Dickens' legacy continues to resonate today, as his works remain popular and influential in the world of literature.
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