CHARLES DICKENS GREAT EXPECTATIONS BY A.L. KENNEDY
Paperback published by Walker Books 6th June 2024 ISBN 9781529501926
I HARDLY SLEPT THROUGH THINKING HOW COARSE AND COMMON IT WAS TO BE ON SECRET TERMS WITH A CONVICT.
Pip, a young blacksmith’s apprentice, grows up haunted by the memory of a strange and terrifying encounter with an escaped prisoner. As an adult, he unexpectedly comes into money and vows to become a gentleman worthy of the beautiful but cold Estella. But the mystery of PiP’s fortune casts a long shadow. And when he finally discovers the truth, Pip learns that great expectations are worth little unless you are true to yourself.
MY REVIEW
This children’s fabulous book, about Charles Dickens Great Expectations is a fantastic way of introducing children and middle grade readers into the work of Charles Dickens. This story is so easy to follow and splendidly written. I absolutely adore this bright, colourful, new, updated, front and back cover. Sadly Pip, never got to see his father or mother, as they both died, where Pip, visits where his parents have been buried in the graveyard. While Pip, is at the graveyard, he meets a shivering, convict, who wants Pip, to bring him food. The only way how Pip, can find food for this convict, is to steal some food for him. This is a splendid story, that follows Pip, who meets, the rather rude, Estella. Children and Middle grade readers can follow Pip’s life, who comes into some money, and vows to become a gentleman. This book is a simply must have for all school libraries!
I would like to thank walker books for sending me a copy of this new adaptation for children.
About author A.L. Kennedy
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