"Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens tells the story of a young orphan named Oliver who is born in a workhouse and faces a harsh and cruel life in 19th-century England. After escaping from the workhouse, he encounters a variety of characters, including the artful Dodger and the sinister Fagin, who introduce him to a world of crime and poverty. Throughout his adventures, Oliver seeks belonging and kindness, struggling against the corrupt society around him. His journey explores themes of innocence, social injustice, and the search for family, ultimately leading him to a chance at a better life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Wishbone, Wishbone Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 127 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 1996 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
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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.
Charles Dickens
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age.
