A new title by the creator of the critically acclaimed Mr. William Shakespeare's Plays. Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters: David Copperfield, Betsey Trotwood, Uriah Heap, Miss Haversham, Magwitch, Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Artful Dodger...These are just a few of the many friends you will meet between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comic-strip style, five of Dickens' most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.

 

There are 48 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 2003 by Walker Books Ltd .

Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustration is hugely popular all over the globe. She lives in London.