"This skilful, engaging re-telling will see Dickens’ masterpiece enjoyed by new generations of readers."
September 2024 Book of the Month | Interest age 11+ Reading age 9+
In her re-telling of, arguably, Charles Dickens’ most perfect novel, Tanya Landman has achieved exactly what this edition sets out to do — crafting an eminently accessible, engaging version of Great Expectations.
Though the story at the heart of Dickens’ masterpiece has the power to speak to all ages, through the ages, the original language can present a challenge to younger readers. Not so here, for Landman has pulled a blinder in writing a version of the story that evokes the style, atmosphere and detail of the original, while also condensing the novel and conjuring its characters and key themes in lively style.
In Landman’s hands, Pip’s coming-of-age journey from orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice to high society gentleman takes on fresh resonance, with its themes of class, ambition, integrity, love, loyalty and justice explored in relatable fashion.
Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of the book described as Dickens' "most perfect" novel.
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Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman returns with a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of the book described as Dickens' "most perfect" novel. My story is a long one with many strange events and dark turns.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Great Expectations - A Retelling and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Great Expectations - A Retelling features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Classic Literature, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Great Expectations - A Retelling was written by Tanya Landman and published by Barrington Stoke
Great Expectations - A Retelling has 131 pages
Yes it is part of Classic Retellings series
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