Charles Dickens (Little People, Big Dreams)
Author(s): Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Dickens, the influential author.
When Charles was a boy he made up his own adventures. But after a Dickensian twist of fate saw his father go to prison for debt, Charles ended up working in a factory with other children. He worked his way out, trying his hand in a law firm, and then as an actor, before making a name for himself as a reporter and gifted storyteller. Charles became one of the most beloved novelists of all time, aware of the power of a tale and of giving poor children a voice.
This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Quarto Publishing Group UK
- : Quarto Publishing Group UK
- : 28 February 2021
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- : books
Special Fields
- : Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
- : Hardback
- : 2110
- : Isobel Ross
- : English
- : 823.8
- : 32
- : YNM