This book is part of a book series called Calico Illustrated Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-13 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2010 by Calico .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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.