No. of pages 64
Published: 2013
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"Great Expectations" by Hilary Burningham follows the journey of an orphan named Pip, who encounters a series of transformative experiences that shape his understanding of wealth, love, and ambition. Raised by his harsh sister and her kind-hearted husband, Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch. Later, he falls in love with the beautiful but aloof Estella, adopted by the eccentric Miss Havisham. As Pip pursues his dreams of becoming a gentleman, he grapples with the complexities of class, social expectations, and the true meaning of happiness, leading to self-discovery and redemption. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Graphic Dickens .
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 11 years.
There are 64 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2013 by ReadZone Books Limited .
This book contains the following story:
Great Expectations
Raised by his brother and sister in law in humble circumstances, Pip aspires to a better life. When a mysterious benefactor provides the funds Pip sets off to the city to become a gentleman. However, the money cannot secure for him the girl he loves, and over time Pip realises that happiness must be found in the things he gave up in pursuit of a more sophisticated life.
This book is in the following series:
This book features the following characters:
Miss Haversham
This book features Dickens's character, Miss Haversham.
Joe Gargery
This book features the character Joe Gargery.
Herbert Pocket
This book features the character Herbert Pocket.
Abel Magwitch
This book features the character Abel Magwitch.
Estella Havisham
This book features the character Estella Havisham.
