How many of us recently watched one of many versions of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol”? I know we watch it each December in our house. Have you ever thought about who Charles Dickens was? The world he lived in? How he grew up?
That’s exactly what the new children’s book, A Boy Called Dickens
With my first look at the cover I was hooked. I immediately felt familiar with the characters, some seemingly familiar to those from “A Christmas Carol”. The illustrations simply set the stage for old London, and couldn’t be more perfect.
While the book is fictional, much of the book is drawn from bits and pieces that Dickens himself described. He had what most of us would consider a difficult life, but became one of the most famous writers of all time. A great lesson can be drawn from the book, one that even young children can identify with.
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(A complimentary copy was provided for review, courtesy of Random House. All statements are the honest opinions of the author.)
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Wow, this books really cool. I am a huge fan of Charles Dickens…i will certainly be getting this book for my nieces.