Bibliograph

What's so special about Dickens?, Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Sarah Nayler

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Label

What's so special about Dickens?, Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Sarah Nayler

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What's so special about Dickens?

Oclc number

166623488

Responsibility statement

Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Sarah Nayler

Summary

A biographical account and insight into the life of and work of Charles Dickens. Considers his childhood in London, his early career, his early performances, and the great social and political upheavals of Victorian England which inspired so much of his work. Discusses some of Dickens' best known novels, describing "Oliver Twist", "A Christmas carol" and "David Copperfield", before providing a detailed literary analysis of "Great expectations". Suggested level: intermediate, secondary

Target audience

juvenile

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