"Oliver Twist," a novel by Charles Dickens, follows the life of an orphan boy, Oliver, who escapes from a workhouse and embarks on a journey through the dark underbelly of Victorian London. After encountering a gang of juvenile thieves led by the cunning Fagin, Oliver is introduced to a world of crime and hardship. Despite the grim circumstances, Oliver remains hopeful and innocent, seeking kindness and belonging. Throughout his adventures, he faces betrayal and compassion, as he ultimately searches for a family and a place to call home, highlighting the social injustices of the time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Young Reading, Young Reading Series 3 .
This book has been graded for interest at 8 years.
There are 63 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Usborne Books .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.
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.
