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Paperback
48 pages

Author

Charles Dickens
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Publisher

Classic Comic Store Ltd

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Publication date

25th October 2008

ISBN

9781906814038

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Oliver Twist (Classics Illustrated)

Charles Dickens
Part of the 'Classics Illustrated' Series

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The Lovereading comment:

The classic tale of Oliver Twist brought to life in full colour. This beautiful version of Charles Dickens' tale of childhood in Victorian times will delight readers of all ages. From those who remember the original Classics Illustrated, to new readers - all will love this telling of the traditional tale.

 

A message from the publisher:

Classics Illustrated - A wonderful History - We're delighted to re-introduce these marvellous comic books to new generations of readers who will surely enjoy them as fantastic tales of adventure and excitement but will also improve their reading skills as a result and be inspired to read the complete versions of many of these fine works.  I sincerely hope that you enjoy these superb adaptations and are similarly inspired as I was, nearly 50 years ago.   Jeff Brooks, CEO, Classic Comic Store Ltd

 

Synopsis

One of a range of marvellous comic books created in the '50s and '60s now with artwork re-coloured and covers digitally enhanced for a new generation. Perfect Bound at a terrifically good value price.

The Classics Illustrated titles:

1 The War of the Worlds 
2 Oliver Twist 
3 Robin Hood 
4 The Man in the Iron Mask 
5 Romeo and Juliet 
6 A Journey to the Centre of the Earth 
7 Les Miserables 
8 The Jungle Book 
9 Mutiny on the Bounty 
10 Wuthering Heights (July 09) 
11 Knights of the Round Table (Aug 09)
12 Jane Eyre (Sept 09)
13 Frankenstein (Oct 09)
14 The Time Machine (Nov 09)
15 A Christmas Carol (Dec 09)
16 Moby Dick (Jan 2010)

Click here to view all the Classics Illustrated and Classics Illustrated Junior titles.

Reviews

What Authors think of these Classics

I like these illustrated Children's Classics. I'm a great fan of comics and the comic strip and I think these books offer a good way for young readers to get into some of the greatest stories ever told. My three-year old was particularly keen on the Goldilocks one and has asked for it again and again!
Michael Rosen (Children's Laureate)

"My son Jack didn't like English at high school so I bought him a lot of comic versions of classic books such as Jekyll And Hyde, Kidnapped and Macbeth - now he wants to go to see the Shakespeare play.  It's a great way to get people to read. The problem is that there just aren't enough comics out there any more."
Ian Rankin – author

"Even before I could read, I remember pouring through my brothers' copies of Classics Illustrated, over and over, especially their excellent comic book adaptations of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and War of the Worlds."
Martin Powell – Author

Comics - a great way for new and reluctant readers to enjoy the classics

"It's exciting to now see people well respected in education advocating comics in schools. As an English teacher and huge comic fan, I've often tried to convince colleagues of the power of comics as worthy texts"
Katie Barrowman – teacher

"If you’re old enough to remember the Classics Illustrated comic books, you’ll be glad to know that they’re back.  They promise to encourage readers to get into, and through, the classics."
Dodie Ownes -- School Library Journal

"Comics are the most exciting medium today for teachers who want to grab their students' attention without sacrificing depth, and for librarians who are intrigued by this art form and its possibilities for encouraging new readers."
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About The Author

Charles Dickens was born in Landport, Hampshire, during the new industrial age, which gave birth to theories of Karl Marx. Dickens's father was a clerk in the navy pay office. He was well paid but often ended in financial troubles. In 1814 Dickens moved to London, and then to Chatham, where he received some education. The schoolmaster William Giles gave special attention to Dickens, who made rapid progress. In 1824, at the age of 12, Dickens was sent to work for some months at a blacking factory, Hungerford Market, London, while his father John was in Marshalsea debtor's prison.

"My father and mother were quite satisfied," Dickens later recalled bitterly. "They could hardly have been more so, if I had been twenty years of age, distinguished at a grammar-school, and going to Cambridge."

Later this period found its way to the novel Little Dorrit (1855-57). John Dickens paid his £40 debt with the money he inherited from his mother; she died at the age of seventy-nine when he was still in prison.

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