Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is an abridged edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on June 19, 2008. This classic tale follows a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London after fleeing a workhouse. Oliver’s journey introduces him to various characters, including the Artful Dodger and Fagin, as he navigates the challenges of poverty and homelessness.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and the struggles faced by orphans. As Oliver encounters both kindness and cruelty, the story delves into social issues relevant to his time. This edition, spanning 416 pages, presents a timeless exploration of resilience and the quest for belonging within the framework of juvenile fiction.
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The classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London. After Oliver Twist asks nasty Mr Bumble for more food, he has to flee the workhouse for the streets of London. Here he meets the Artful Dodger, who leads him to Fagin and his gang of pickpockets. When a thieving mission goes wrong, Oliver narrowly avoids prison and finds himself in the care of kind Mr Brownlow. But Fagin and the brutal Bill Sikes go in search of the young orphan, determined to drag him back . . . With an inspirational and light-hearted introduction by Garth Nix, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008.
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