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Charles Dickens Hard Times

By Philip Gooden

Adjectives

engaging thought-provoking heartwarming

Genres

Classics Friendship/Family Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In the rigid town of Coketown, where facts rule and imagination is frowned upon, Thomas Gradgrind raises his children to value only logic. When the lively Sissy Jupe, a circus girl abandoned by her father, joins their household, she brings a burst of creativity and joy. Can Sissy's spirited nature rescue the Gradgrind children from a life devoid of wonder before it's too late?

About the author

Philip Gooden is a British author who loves writing stories full of mystery and adventure. He is best known for his Shakespearean mysteries, where clever characters solve exciting puzzles. Philip also enjoys making history fun to read, helping young readers discover interesting facts and tales from the past.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2021

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