A Boy Called Dickens
A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson, published by Schwartz & Wade Books in 2012, is a captivating exploration of the childhood of Charles Dickens. This edition, written in English and spanning 40 pages, delves into the lesser-known aspects of Dickens’s early life, revealing the struggles he faced while working in a blacking factory. The narrative invites readers to understand the experiences that shaped his literary career and inspired many of his beloved characters.
In this historical fiction, readers will be transported to the streets of London, where they will discover the challenges and dreams of a young Dickens. The story emphasizes the importance of childhood aspirations and the impact of unfulfilled dreams. With themes of biographical and historical significance, this book serves as an engaging introduction to Dickens for young audiences, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on juvenile fiction and the world of books and libraries.
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For years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. Yet it is a story worth telling. For it helps us remember how much we all might lose when a child’s dreams don’t come true . . . As a child, Dickens was forced to live on his own and work long hours in a rat-infested blacking factory. Readers will be drawn into the winding streets of London, where they will learn how Dickens got the inspiration for many of his characters. The 200th anniversary of Dickens’s birth was February 7, 2012, and this tale of his little-known boyhood is the perfect way to introduce kids to the great author. This Booklist Best Children’s Book of the Year is historical fiction at its ingenious best.
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