Great Expectations
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2024

Great Expectations

Written by Charles Dickens · Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

Part of the Classic Starts series

An orphan's life changes with a mysterious fortune. Will wealth bring happiness or heartache?

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160 pages· ~660L
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Pip, an orphan in Victorian England, receives a mysterious fortune that promises to elevate him from his humble beginnings. As he navigates the world of wealth and privilege, he must confront the true cost of his newfound status. Will this unexpected gift lead to fulfillment or disillusionment? With iconic figures like the enigmatic Miss Havisham, Pip's journey explores the complexities of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of happiness. What secrets lie behind his benefactor's generosity, and how will they shape his destiny?

From the publisher

Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family’s humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man . . . but will it also transform his life for the better? Dickens’s great bildungsroman, featuring iconic characters like Miss Havisham, is an enduring favorite in schools, libraries, and homes.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
May 28, 2024
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454953524
LCCN
2023948729

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