num_pages: 604
description: Oliver, an orphan in 19th-century London, falls into a den of thieves, but is finally rescued by Mr. Brownlow, a wealthy benefactor. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- will keep young readers fascinated from first page to last." Graphic Classics" make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels.
language: Spanish; Castilian
title: Oliver Twist
titlecomplete: Oliver Twist (Spanish Edition)
characters: Oliver Twist, Rose Maylie, Artful Dodger
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, Classics, British Literature, Historical, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, Literature, Victorian, Novels
ratings_count: 377633
places: London, England
awards: awardedAt: 1325404800000
name: CityRead London
publisher: Alianza Editorial Sa