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A World Full of Dickens Stories

8 best-loved classic tales retold for children

Angela McAllister author Jannicke Hansen illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:7th Jul '20

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Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children.

This book introduces children to eight of Dickens’ greatest works, accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations which breathes new life into these timeless classics. Includes favourites such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. A timeline at the back shows when each story was written, and gives facts about Dickens’ life.

Revisit your favourite Dickens stories and introduce his legacy to next generation of readers with this beautiful first introduction to some of the greatest stories all time. Includes:

  • Oliver Twist
  • The Old Curiosity Shop
  • David Copperfield
  • Great Expectations
  • Hard Times
  • A Christmas Carol
  • Nicholas Nickleby
  • Tale of Two Cities

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

McAllister’s versions of eight stories by Charles Dickens are both fresh and compelling. * The School Librarian *

ISBN: 9780711247710

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

128 pages

Illustrated Edition