Rosen, Michael, 1946-

What's so special about Dickens? / Michael Rosen. - [New] edition / illustrated by Sarah Nayler. - 150 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm

This edition originally published: 2007. Includes index.

Michael Rosen looks at the life of Charles Dickens, including his early career, his performances, the great social and political upheavals of his time, and an examination of four of his best-known novels, with particular focus on 'Great Expectations'.

Pre-adolescent.

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 --Juvenile literature.
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 --Criticism and interpretation--Juvenile literature.


Literature.
Non-Fiction 7+.
Non-Fiction 7+.
Literature.


Great Britain--History--1800-1837--Juvenile literature.
Great Britain--History--Victoria, 1837-1901--Juvenile literature.