Great Expectations A Retelling
Great Expectations A Retelling by Tanya Landman is a newly published edition from Barrington Stoke, Limited, set to release on September 12, 2024. This accessible retelling of Charles Dickens’ renowned novel focuses on the life of Philip Pirrip, known as Pip, and the significant figures that shape his journey. The narrative captures Pip’s transformation from an orphaned blacksmith’s boy to a gentleman, highlighting the strange events and dark turns that define his story.
In this 131-page volume, readers will encounter a cast of compelling characters, including a dangerous criminal, an honest blacksmith, and an abandoned bride, all of whom influence Pip’s life in profound ways. The book is particularly suitable for readers aged 11 and up, with a reading age of 9, making it an engaging choice for both young adults and those new to Dickens’ work. This retelling emphasizes the themes of personal growth and the impact of relationships, providing a fresh perspective on a classic tale.
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Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of the book described as Dickens’ “most perfect” novel.
My story is a long one with many strange events and dark turns. But time is short. I will be brief. In this slim volume I concentrate on five people. A dangerous criminal. An honest blacksmith. An abandoned bride. A girl who glittered like a distant star. And myself. Philip Pirrip, known as Pip, whose life was twisted and bent out of shape by all of them.
Orphaned as baby, Pip is raised by his sister to live the simple life of a blacksmith’s boy. But a chance encounter in a graveyard and a visit to a ruined mansion set him on a different path. When a secret benefactor pays for him to become a gentleman, Pip’s life takes a greatly unexpected turn …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
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