OLIVER TWIST The classic Dickensian tale of a little boy who wanted more, beautifully repackaged for a new generation by Simon & Schuster Classics. OLIVER TWIST Oliver Twist is orphaned and on the streets of London. Alone and vulnerable, he forms a new kind of family with a group of pickpockets, led by the enigmatic Fagin. OLIVER TWIST At first Oliver's new family provides a sense of hope, but it is not long before the true colors of London's underclass reveal themselves: prostitution, scheming, desperation and greed surround Oliver, making his prospects of happiness seem bleak. But this young boy, who never seems to stop running, is nothing like those he runs from. OLIVER TWIST Oliver Twist is a mesmerizing story of childhood and, ultimately, of success against the odds. OLIVER TWIST Bring The Classics To Life Series. These novels have been adapted into 10 short chapters that will excite the reluctant reader as well as the enthusiastic one. Let the Classics introduce Kipling, Stevenson, and H.G. Wells. Readers will embrace the notion of Crusoe's lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a Civil War soldier at Chancellorsville, and the tragedy of the Jacobite Cause in 18th Century Scotland. Knowledge of Classics is a cultural necessity and this will improve fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through a high Interest / low readability format. Each book is divided into 10 short high quality illustrated chapters - Was written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary - Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula - Defines and uses in context new vocabulary, prior to each chapter. OLIVER TWIST This is a classic from the pen of Charles Dickens. Oliver is a young boy who is trapped by people and events. Mr. Brownlow helps Oliver but he faces one problem after another. Sikes is after his blood. There are many dramatic events. Finally, Sikes meets his end. Due to the efforts of some noble persons, Oliver Twist gets all that he deserves. Dickens at his best in this novel! OLIVER TWIST The original flavor of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions. OLIVER TWIST Must be read by the youth, housewives, students, and executives. OLIVER TWIST