Great Expectations
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, published by National Geographic Books on April 22, 2014, is a classic work of juvenile fiction that spans 848 pages. This edition presents the story of Pip, a young orphan whose life is dramatically altered after a chance encounter with a convict on the marshes. As Pip navigates his feelings for the beautiful Estella and his visits to the enigmatic Miss Havisham, he grapples with his humble beginnings and the aspirations that come with them.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of ambition, social class, and personal growth. The book includes exclusive material in ‘The Backstory,’ which delves into the lives of Victorian convicts and presents an alternative ending to the story. This edition is part of the Vintage Children’s Classics series, aimed at both young readers and the adults who share these timeless tales.
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‘Hold your noise! Keep still, you little devil, or I’ll cut your throat!’
Little orphan Pip scarcely imagines how a terrifying encounter with a convict on the lonely marshes will later transform his life. Pip is more troubled by his visits to strange old Miss Havisham – her decaying wedding dress and the house full of memories – and the beautiful girl Estella who makes him ashamed of his country manners and coarse hands. A blacksmith’s apprentice could never hope to win Estella, but then, young Pip’s future might not turn out quite as expected…
Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can learn about Victorian convicts and the alternative ending to Great Expectations!
Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
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