Charles Dickens: scenes from an extraordinary life
(Book)
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Contributors:
Published:
London : Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, [2011].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Status:
Description
This picture book vividly dramatizes Dickens' life, beginning with his birth in Portsmouth and early childhood near the docks in Chatham, and follows the young Charles through the hardship of working in a blacking factory at the age of 10 to his years at school and his early career as a reporter. Key incidents that inspired the later novels are described, and his marriage, family life, dramatic readings and tours of the USA are included.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Guilford Juvenile Non-Fiction
J92 DICKENS
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Wallingford Children's Nonfiction
J B DICKENS MA
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781847801876, 1847801870
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.9, 1 Points
Level 5.9, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
This picture book vividly dramatizes Dickens' life, beginning with his birth in Portsmouth and early childhood near the docks in Chatham, and follows the young Charles through the hardship of working in a blacking factory at the age of 10 to his years at school and his early career as a reporter. Key incidents that inspired the later novels are described, and his marriage, family life, dramatic readings and tours of the USA are included.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,5.9,1,150069
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APA Citation (style guide)
Manning, M., & Granström, B. (2011). Charles Dickens: scenes from an extraordinary life. Frances Lincoln Childrens Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Manning, Mick and Brita. Granström. 2011. Charles Dickens: Scenes From an Extraordinary Life. Frances Lincoln Childrens Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Manning, Mick and Brita. Granström, Charles Dickens: Scenes From an Extraordinary Life. Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Manning, Mick. and Brita Granström. Charles Dickens: Scenes From an Extraordinary Life. Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2011.
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