Charles Dickens
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Charles Dickens

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Isobel Ross (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A boy's journey from factory worker to beloved storyteller.

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32 pages
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Discover Charles Dickens' journey from a factory worker to a celebrated novelist. As a child, Charles faced hardship when his father was imprisoned for debt. Despite these challenges, he explored various careers before finding his voice as a storyteller, giving a voice to the voiceless. This tale of resilience and creativity is beautifully illustrated, offering young readers a glimpse into the life of a literary icon. Will Charles overcome his struggles to become one of history's most cherished authors? Dive into this inspiring story and find out.

From the publisher

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.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about 19th centuryBooks about boys and menBooks about authorsBooks about Charles Dickens
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Book details

Publication
Published
November 9, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711258969

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