Classics in Comics: Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist - A Comic Book

gripping · dramatic · accessible · thought-provoking

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What is Classics in Comics: Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist - A Comic Book about?

Orphaned and alone, Oliver Twist is sent to a harsh workhouse, where he dares to ask for more food. Escaping to London, he falls in with a gang of pickpockets led by the mysterious Fagin. As Oliver is drawn into danger, kind strangers and cruel criminals shape his uncertain future. This lively graphic adaptation brings Dickens’s famous story of poverty, crime, friendship and hope to life with clear text, expressive artwork and useful background material about the author and the original novel.

About the author

Steve Barlow is a popular children's author known for his funny and exciting books. He often writes with his friend Steve Skidmore, and together they are called 'The Two Steves'. Their books, like the 'I Hero' and 'Action Dogs' series, are full of adventure and let you choose what happens next!