Another Twist in the Tale

Another Twist in the Tale
Author: Catherine Bruton
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788006313

You have heard, no doubt, the tale of Master Oliver Twist - that rags-to-riches boy; the parish orphan who became heir to the Brownlow fortune. But what few know is that was a second Twist - a girl, brought into this world moments ahead of her brother. This is the story of Twill Twist - and her journey through the gambling dens and workhouses of London, as she attempts to make a life for herself, rescue her friends, and uncover the mystery of her past - while meeting some familiar faces along the way... Re-discover the Artful Dodger, Fagin, and Oliver Twist himself, along with a host of fantastic new heroes and villains, in this brilliantly-imagined, rip-roaring sequel to Dickens' much-loved classic.

Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories

Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories
Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Walker
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2007
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: 9781406305630

Charles Dickens is not only the author of some of the best-loved stories in the English language, but also the creator of some of its most memorable characters.Meet them all between the pages of this splendid book, which retells, in lively comic strip style, five of Dickens's most popular stories: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol.

No Ballet Shoes in Syria

No Ballet Shoes in Syria
Author: Catherine Bruton
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788005856

Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity. "Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks' War "A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph." - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock "A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century" - The Times

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 997
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1607108720

No library's complete without the classics! This new edition collects the greatest works of Charles Dickens, one of the most popular novelists of all time. Oliver Twist. Pip. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The characters of Charles Dickens live on in our imaginations long after we've read his renowned works of social commentary and vivid storytelling. And though these novels were written more than one hundred years ago, no home library today would be complete without them. This Canterbury Classics edition of Charles Dickens collects some of his most famous and beloved works--The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations--into a single volume. For those who've never read Dickens, it's the perfect opportunity to experience his unique and compelling writing. And for those who are already Dickens devotees, an introduction by a renowned scholar will provide additional context and food for thought.

Olivia Twist

Olivia Twist
Author: Lorie Langdon
Publisher: Blink
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0310763479

Olivia Twist is an innovative reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic tale Oliver Twist, in which Olivia was forced to live as a boy for her own safety until she was rescued from the streets. Now eighteen, Olivia finds herself at a crossroads: revealed secrets threaten to destroy the "proper" life she has built for herself, while newfound feelings for an arrogant young man she shouldn't like could derail her carefully laid plans for the future. Olivia Brownlow is no damsel in distress. Born in a workhouse and raised as a boy among thieving London street gangs, she is as tough and cunning as they come. When she is taken in by her uncle after a caper gone wrong, her life goes from fighting and stealing on the streets to lavish dinners and soirees as a debutante in high society. But she can’t seem to escape her past … or forget the teeming slums where children just like her still scrabble to survive. Jack MacCarron rose from his place in London's East End to become the adopted "nephew" of a society matron. Little does society know that MacCarron is a false name for a boy once known among London gangs as the Artful Dodger, and that he and his “aunt” are robbing them blind every chance they get. When Jack encounters Olivia Brownlow in places he least expects, his curiosity is piqued. Why is a society girl helping a bunch of homeless orphan thieves? Even more intriguing, why does she remind him so much of someone he once knew? Jack finds himself wondering if going legit and risking it all might be worth it for love.

Oliver Button Is a Sissy

Oliver Button Is a Sissy
Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477587

This beautiful edition of Tomie dePaola’s progressive 1979 classic stars a special little boy who won’t give up on the dreams that make him unique. Oliver Button is a sissy. At least that’s what the other boys call him. But here’s what Oliver Button really is: a reader, and an artist, and a singer, and a dancer, and more. What will his classmates say when he steps into the spotlight?

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist
Author: Sinha
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1984
Genre:
ISBN: 9788125001805

Oliver Twist Illustrated

Oliver Twist Illustrated
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2020-10-14
Genre:
ISBN:

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched over by cunning master-thief Fagin. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate 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.

Charles Dickens and Friends

Charles Dickens and Friends
Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2002
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: 9780744598384

Five lively retellings of classic Dickens - Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities. All created in Marcia Williams' distinctive comic-strip style.

Cozy Classics: Oliver Twist

Cozy Classics: Oliver Twist
Author: Jack Wang
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre:
ISBN: 1452157308

Cuddle up with a classic! In twelve needle-felted scenes and twelve child-friendly words, each book in this ingenious series captures the essence of a literary masterpiece. Simple words and a beloved story make this ebook the perfect vehicle for early learning with an erudite twist. Budding bookworms will delight in this clever retelling of the classics made just for them! In Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist, an orphan boy on the streets of London falls in with a bad crowd of pickpockets and thieves. Will Oliver ever find his family? It's a first words primer for your literary little one! The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers, both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is history. From Moby Dick to Pride and Prejudice, here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers and their parents in ebook form—a little bit serious, a little bit ironic, entirely funny and clever, and always a welcome read.