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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 58 min read
Who Was Charles Dickens?
By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Mark Edward Geyer (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
Discover how a factory boy became a literary legend.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
111 pages· 6,890 words· Est. 58 min read
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Bookroo's summary
From the grimy floors of a shoe polish factory to the heights of literary fame, Charles Dickens's journey is one of resilience and creativity. His childhood hardships fueled the creation of unforgettable characters and stories that continue to captivate readers. Explore how Dickens transformed his struggles into timeless tales like Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, and became a global icon of the Victorian era. What inspired his genius, and how did he capture the hearts of millions? Uncover the life of a man whose words still resonate today.
From the publisher
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens’s literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers alike.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 111
- Words
- 6,890
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 172013
Publication
- Published
- December 26, 2014
- First published
- December 4, 2014
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448479675
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