"Oliver Twist" follows the journey of an orphan boy named Oliver, who escapes a grim workhouse in search of a better life. As he navigates the harsh realities of 19th-century England, Oliver encounters a range of characters, from the kind-hearted to the criminally inclined. He is taken in by a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the cunning Fagin and faces moral dilemmas as he grapples with his identity and the struggle for survival. Ultimately, Oliver’s story is one of resilience and hope, shining a light on the plight of the impoverished in Victorian society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 112 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 Five Mile .
This book contains the following story:
Oliver Twist
Orphaned Oliver spends nine years in an orphanage before being sent to a workhouse where he is bullied. Desperate to be rid of him the workhouse seek an apprenticeship and Oliver is sent to an undertakers. He falls out with his employers and runs away to London where he joins Fagin's gang of criminals, is caught and accused of pick pocketing but then rescued by kind Mr Brownlow. Unfortunately for Oliver, Fagin won't have that and recaptures him. Whilst on another job Oliver is saved a second time by Mrs Maylie. Fagin - in league with Oliver's (unknown) half brother - seeks to capture him again so his true identity cannot be revealed. But eventually he is outwitted, Oliver is reunited with Mr Brownlow and discovers his true inheritance.
This book features the following characters:
Fagin
This book features the character Fagin.
Nancy
This book features the character Nancy.
Oliver Twist
This book features the character Oliver Twist.
