A Tale of Two Cities
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1859 · Est. 15 hour read

A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens

Two men, one face, and a daring rescue amidst revolution. Can a resemblance save a life?

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416 pages· 135,717 words· Est. 15 hour read
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In the chaos of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay must return to Paris to save his servant, risking his own life. Captured and facing execution, his fate may rest in the hands of Sydney Carton, a man who shares his likeness but not his character. As love and loyalty intertwine, will Carton's resemblance be enough to alter Darnay's destiny? Discover the gripping tale of sacrifice and identity where two men's lives are forever linked by a single, daring gamble.

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Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance, different in character and in love with the same woman. In the midst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London to escape the cruelty of the French nobility, must return to Paris to rescue his servant from death. But he endangers his own life and is captured. Carton may be able to help, but will his resemblance be enough to save Darnay’s life? With an enticing introduction by bestselling author, Roddy Doyle.

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Format
Pages
416
Words
135,717
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1130L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about warBooks about London
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
9.7
F&P level
~Z
AR points
27
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
719
Publication
Published
February 6, 2007
First published
November 26, 1859
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780451530578

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