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Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals

Name: Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals
ISBN: 9781407124094

By Tracey Turner

Part of the Horribly Famous / Dead Famous series

Adjectives

humorous insightful engaging

Genres

Biography History Humour

Synopsis

Discover the intriguing lives of famous authors like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens. Learn about Shakespeare's involvement in a plot against the Queen, Austen's near marriage to a man named Bigg-Wither, and how Dickens had his clothes torn off by enthusiastic fans. This book offers a humorous and insightful look into the surprising stories behind these literary legends.

About the author

Tracey Turner is a brilliant British author who loves making facts fun to read! She has written lots of exciting books about science, history, and amazing world records, including the popular '101 Things You Need to Know' series. Tracey’s books are full of cool facts and surprises to spark your curiosity about the world.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2012

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