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The Charles Dickens Children's Collection

By Philip Gooden

Adjectives

gripping heartfelt adventurous

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Oliver Twist, an orphan born in a workhouse, faces a harsh life of hard labour and scant meals. Yearning for a better existence, he escapes to London, where he falls in with a gang of young thieves led by the cunning Fagin. As Oliver navigates the dangers of the criminal underworld, he dreams of finding a true family and a place to belong. Will he manage to break free from a life of crime and discover the love and security he longs for?

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

2020

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