Title: What's so special about Dickens?
Description: From the Artful Dodger to Miss Havisham to Scrooge, Charles Dickens brought some of our favorite fictional characters to life. But what inspired him? Who was the man behind the pen? Michael Rosen s chatty and engaging narrative helps answer these questions and explores the world of Dickens and four of his best-loved books: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation, English Novelists, Juvenile literature, History, Dickens, charles, 1812-1870, Dickens, charles, 1812-1870, juvenile literature, Great britain, history, Great britain, history, juvenile literature
Places: Great Britain
People: Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Time periods: 1800-1837, 19th century, Victoria, 1837-1901