"Oliver Twist" is the story of a young orphan who escapes from a workhouse in search of a better life. Set in 19th-century England, Oliver faces a harsh world filled with poverty, crime, and exploitation. After encountering a gang of juvenile thieves led by the cunning Fagin, he grapples with moral decisions and seeks compassion in a cruel environment. Despite his hardships, Oliver's innate goodness shines through, as he finds friendship, struggles against injustice, and ultimately discovers love and safety. The novel critiques social conditions and highlights the struggles of the vulnerable in society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Bullseye Step Into Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 93 pages in this book. This book was published in 1990 by Perfection Learning .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. Les Martin has written dozens of books for young readers, including the `Indiana Jones' novels. He lives in New York City.
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.
