First published 2020
This collection brings together stories drawn from Charles Dickens's novels, adapted specifically for children. Wright has chosen episodes that capture Dickens's memorable characters and vivid scenes while making them accessible to younger audiences. The stories retain the warmth and humanity that made Dickens beloved, featuring orphans finding their way in the world, kind benefactors appearing when hope seems lost, and the triumph of good hearts over cruel circumstances. Young readers will encounter familiar figures from Dickens's London, from street sweepers to gentlemen, each facing moral choices that reveal their true nature. The tales preserve Dickens's gift for showing how ordinary people can display extraordinary courage and compassion. Wright's selection emphasizes the adventures and emotional journeys that speak directly to children's experiences of fairness, friendship, and finding one's place in the world.
Genres: fiction, adaptations, classics, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, inspiring
Tropes: found-family, moral-redemption, triumph-over-adversity
Setting: London
Period: 19th-Century
73 pages · Paperback · Corner Office Books