Great Expectations

About Great Expectations

Dive into a brilliantly realised and truly accessible retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, 'Great Expectations,' by the Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman. This captivating novel introduces us to Philip Pirrip, known as Pip, an orphan whose life takes an extraordinary and unexpected turn. Raised by his sister in the humble life of a blacksmith's boy, Pip's world is irrevocably altered by a series of chance encounters.

Landman's masterful adaptation concentrates on five pivotal figures who shape Pip's destiny: a dangerous criminal, an honest blacksmith, an abandoned bride, a girl who shines like a distant star, and Pip himself. From a fateful meeting in a graveyard to a mysterious visit to a ruined mansion, Pip's journey is one of ambition, love, and self-discovery. When a secret benefactor funds his transformation into a gentleman, Pip's simple existence is twisted and bent, leading him down a path filled with strange events and dark turns. This dyslexia-friendly edition makes the complex narrative of this beloved literary classic accessible to a wider audience, inviting young readers in Malta to experience Pip's unforgettable story.

Key Details

• Author: Tanya Landman
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Format: Paperback, 136 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• ISBN: 9781800901759

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