Who Was Charles Dickens?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 58 min read

Who Was Charles Dickens?

Written by Pam Pollack Meg Belviso , and Who HQ · Illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover how a factory boy became a literary legend.

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111 pages· 6,890 words· Est. 58 min read· 900L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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