Classic Starts (R): Oliver Twist: Retold from the Charles Dickens Original

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This is a fantastic book to introduce upper primary age children to the story of Oliver Twist. The language is quite simple and none of the plot is sacrificed in an effort to abridge the story further. The chapters are relatively short, the longest being about 4 pages.As a teacher, it is sometimes difficult to find decent abridged versions of classic texts - they are often still too long or complicated or are over simplified. This book gets it just right.

My 7 year old was really interested in reading some Dickens when she came across the original version of Oliver Twist on my Kindle. I found her this copy and she devoured it in a few hours - really good introduction for young children. I would recommend this product for confident, young readers.

I bought it for my 5 year old granddaughter and she loved it.

Perfect for school.

Hi I bought the book for my grandughter she loves it thank you for your business.RegardsMr fox

I am using this to teach Oliver Twist with my Year 5 class. They are loving it and so am I! It is making me want to reread the longer version :-)

My daughter is a fan of the movie and the character Dodger. Wasn't sure if the book would hold the same appeal but she was delighted.

WONDERFUL BOOK1. Good pages2. Good print3. Good content MUST READ ONCE

Oliver Twist é uma linda história sobre uma criança orfa que luta para achar seu lugar no mundo e vencer seu passado pauperrimo. Recomendo para adultos e crianças. Esse livro também ajuda bastante a gente dar mais valor a todos os nossos bens.Indico esse livro pra amantes da natureza humana, quem curte histórias de superação e aqueles pais que querem ensinar os filhos a dar mais valor ao que tem.

Oliver twist(the book)was filled with adventure and sorrow. This book inspires people who want a good but short book to read. Oliver twist is my currently favorite book. I think you will also adore it. I promise it is a very inspiring book

Dickens began to publish stories and sketches of London life in a variety of periodicals in his early twenties. "Classic Starts' Oliver Twist": Retold from the Charles Dickens Original; is an abridged novel for easier reading, carefully rewritten, in a selective appropriate words and Dickens expressions, so young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Filled with grim workhouses, oppressed orphans, and thieving children gangs, it enraptures young readers into a vivid Victorian England, and echoed into my conscience for years. This is how my grandson got his lovely name!Dickens timeless novel, "Oliver Twist" is about an orphan who was born in a workhouse. As soon as Oliver dares to ask for more food in the orphanage, he consequently finds himself in dire circumstances. Determined to make his way into the world, he runs away to London after his unhappy encounter. When he leaves the workhouse, he hopes it would be an endurable adventure. Now, Oliver finds himself taken under the wing of a snub-nosed 'Artful Dodger', caught up with a group of pickpocket juveniles. As he tries to free himself from their clutches he becomes immersed amongst criminals and the homeless. Rescued by Mr. Brownlow, the gang kidnap him back. But the gang is exposed, and Oliver discovers his parents identity.Charles Dickens was the second of eight children in a needy family burdened with debt. Despite difficult early years, he became the most successful British writer of the Victorian age. In 1824, 12 years old Charles was taken out from school to work at a boot-blacking factory when his imprudent father, together with his mother, were sentenced to three months in a debtor's prison. Charles attended a private school for three years, after they were released. The young lad then became a shorthand solicitor's clerk, and was then employed as a Parliamentary reporter.

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