"Nicholas Nickleby" follows the journey of a young man, Nicholas, who must navigate a harsh world after the death of his father. Tasked with supporting his widow mother and younger sister, he encounters a series of misadventures and misfortunes. Nicholas finds himself working at a brutal boarding school run by the unscrupulous Wackford Squeers, where he witnesses the exploitation of children. Determined to stand up for what is right, Nicholas champions the vulnerable, faces challenges from malicious relatives, and seeks to improve the lives of those around him. Ultimately, the story is a celebration of kindness, resilience, and the importance of family and friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 892 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2022 by Double 9 Booksllp .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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Nicholas Nickleby
"Nicholas Nickleby" is a novel written by Charles Dickens, originally serialized between 1838 and 1839. It follows the journey of the eponymous protagonist, Nicholas Nickleby, as he faces numerous trials and tribulations while trying to support his family and navigate the harsh realities of Victorian society.
Act 1: The novel opens with the Nickleby family facing financial difficulties and the death of Nicholas's father, leaving them in a dire situation. Nicholas, a young and kind-hearted man, decides to seek employment and support his mother and sister, Kate.
Act 2: Nicholas secures a position as an assistant teacher at Dotheboys Hall, a notoriously cruel and abusive boarding school in Yorkshire, run by the unscrupulous Wackford Squeers. As Nicholas becomes aware of the dreadful treatment of the students, he becomes determined to protect one of the boys, Smike, from the harsh conditions.
Act 3: Escaping the school with Smike, Nicholas returns to London, where he encounters a colorful array of characters, including the eccentric and impoverished theatrical manager, Vincent Crummles, and the scheming and sinister Ralph Nickleby, his uncle.
Nicholas becomes involved with a theatrical troupe managed by Crummles and finds love and support in the form of the beautiful and virtuous Madeline Bray. However, Ralph Nickleby's schemes continue to cast a shadow over Nicholas's life.
Act 4: As Nicholas's fortunes fluctuate, he finds himself entangled in various intrigues and complications, including a confrontation with the malevolent Ralph Nickleby. Through his trials and challenges, Nicholas remains steadfast in his principles and loyalty to those he loves.
Act 5: The novel concludes with a series of resolutions and revelations, including the fates of various characters and the ultimate redemption of some, as well as the comeuppance of those who have acted maliciously.
Throughout "Nicholas Nickleby," Charles Dickens employs his masterful storytelling to expose the social injustices of the time, particularly the mistreatment of children and the abuses of the boarding school system. The novel combines elements of comedy, drama, and social commentary, creating a rich and engaging narrative that remains a timeless work of Victorian literature. Nicholas Nickleby's journey is one of growth, resilience, and the triumph of goodness over adversity in a world that is often harsh and unforgiving.
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Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. At the end of each book there is a section of exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing. Penguin Readers are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from 'Easystarts' with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: 'Contemporary', 'Classics' or 'Originals'.
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