The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked many readers when it was first published. Dickens' tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark, criminal underworld of a London people by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes, and Nancy, the prostitute with a heart of gold. Oliver Twist remains one of Dickens' best-loved stories, and is an ongoing source and inspiration for various musical and film productions.
Dickens' timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances after he dares to beg for more food in the orphanage. Determined to make his way in the world, he escapes to London, where he becomes involved with criminals…and finally finds a real home.
La novela responsable de incontables adaptaciones a la pantalla grande, entre ellas el exitoso y galardonado musical Oliver!, aventúrate a escuchar de las aventuras del niño titular.
Oliver Twist es la historia de un niño huérfano, nacido a las terribles injusticias y crueldades de la Inglaterra Victoriana. Pasará por un orfanato, un enterrador y una banda de criminales, enfrentando dificultades en cada paso. Considerada por muchos como la primera novela social, debido a su honesta y poco romantizada descripción del lado más oscuro de la sociedad Victoriana, este relato te tendrá escuchando atentamente para saber hasta dónde llegará el pequeño Oliver.
Oliver Twist wächst als Waisenkind in einem Armenhaus in einer englischen Kleinstadt auf. In London wird er Mitglied einer Diebesbande, um nicht länger hungern zu müssen. Dort erlebt er eine abenteuerliche Zeit, bis er schließlich von der Polizei geschnappt wird. Der wohlhabende Mr. Bronlow hat Mitleid mit Oliver und gibt ihm ein Zuhause - doch Olivers alte Diebesbande ist damit gar nicht einverstanden und entführt den Jungen... Erzählt und für Kinder aufbereitet nach dem Klassiker von Charles Dickens.-
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a London peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and the prostitute Nancy. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the New gate Novel and popular melodrama, Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.
Oliver Twist runs away from the brutality of the workhouse only to find himself taken in by a gang of thieves run by the devilish Fagin, his violent side-kick Bill Sikes and the irrepressible Artful Dodger. Rescued from London's dingiest and darkest dens but then forced to help in a violent burglary, Oliver's chances of survival are slim, and his chances of happiness almost nil. But one member of the gang risks everything to save him – and loses everything as a result. Roy McMillan combines an abridged version of Dickens's novel with his own helpful explanations to retell the story for younger listeners.
Oliver Twist ist ein Buch der Überraschungen und Wendungen, die Personen und Teilhandlungen sind kreuz und quer verknüpft - das ist große Dramaturgie. Die Personen sind klar gezeichnet und haben ihren Charakter. Da ist Oliver selbst, der unter schlimmsten Umständen die Ehre seiner Mutter verteidigt, da ist Nancy, eine sehr starke Frauen-Figur, da sind die 'Bösen', in denen sich oft noch ein wenig Gutes findet . Es ist auch ein Buch der Moral - die Gier nach Reichtum geht quer durch die Gesellschaftsschichten. Und es zeigt die Kinder als die Verlierer in einem System, das deren Missbrauch nicht verhindern kann. Verhältnisse, die wir hier nicht mehr kennen, die es aber noch heute in vielen Teilen der Welt gibt.
Oliver Twist is a young boy whose mother died upon his birth and father is nowhere to be seen. Oliver ends up in an orphanage and is not treated especially well. Most of the children do not have enough to eat while the people in charge are well fed. The boys take a chance on asking for more food and Oliver is selected by chance. When he asks for more food he is relegated to a workhouse where the conditions are poor. From there on, he lands in a number of uncomfortable situations including thieving gangs, though sometimes finding kind people who take pity on him. In the long run, he has a difficult life, but in the end, he emerges with good friends and peace in his life.
This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short easy to understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom back ground music.
The first in a new fantasy duology, The Glass Spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from Lauren DeStefano, the bestselling author of the Chemical Garden series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Renee Ahdieh.
Wilhelmina Heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the world's wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance.
Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Her touch turns people into gemstone. At first Wil is horrified but as she tests its limits, she's drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. When it leads to tragedy, though, Wil is forced to face the destructive power within her and finally leave her home to seek the truth and a cure.
But finding the key to her redemption puts her in the path of a cursed prince who has his own ideas for what to do with Wil's power.
With a world on the brink of war and a power of ultimate destruction, can Wil find a way to help the kingdom that's turned its back on her, or will she betray her past and her family forever?
'This tale that I am about to tell is of a little boy who lived and suffered in those dark middle ages; of how he saw both the good and the bad of men, and of how, by gentleness and love and not by strife and hatred, he came at last to stand above other men and to be looked up to by all.''from the book
Young Otto is born into a warring household in a lawless age. Having no mother, he is sent by his father, a valiant robber baron, to be safely raised by monks until the age of twelve. But when he returns, gentle Otto can no longer escape the bitter blood feud between his father and the rival house of Trutz-Drachen. He is kidnapped by the rival family and his hand is cut off, to be replaced forever by a silver one. Can his brave father and his captor's kind daughter, Pauline, help him escape?
Welcome to Owl's cozy home.
Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home.
