Cover of Great expectations

Great expectations

by Charles Dickens

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Pip, a young orphan working as a blacksmith's helper, suddenly finds his life transformed when a mysterious stranger provides the money for him to study and live as a gentleman in London. Along the way, he faces new challenges, friendships, and discovers what truly matters in life. This timeless story explores growing up and finding one's place in the world during 19th-century England.

Representation & Themes

OrphansComing of AgeHistoricalGreat Britain -- History -- 19th century

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Orphanhood Social Class Differences
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1577656873
Pages
238
Publisher
ABDO Pub.
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,470

Subjects

Orphans -- Fiction.Coming of age -- Fiction.Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction.AuthorsBenefactorsBildungsromansBoysBritish and irish fiction (fictional works by one author)Child and youth fictionClassic LiteratureComing of ageConduct of lifeCriticism and interpretationDescription and travelDramaEnglish fictionEnglish literatureEnglish ManuscriptsEx-convictsFacsimilesFamilyFictionHistoryIndustrial revolutionInheritance and successionMan-woman relationshipsManners and customsManuscriptsNewspapersOpen Library Staff Picksopen_syllabus_projectOrphansPiratesPolitics and governmentPoor childrenReadersReaders (Adult)Readers for new literatesRevengeRomanSocial classesSocial conditionsSocial historySocial life and customsStudy guidesWorking classYoung menAdaptationsEngland, fictionDickens, charles , 1812-1870Young men--england--fictionMan-woman relationships, fictionFiction, coming of ageEnglish dramaTextsFiction, generalOrphans, fictionManners and customs, fictionFiction, religiousFiction, historical, generalEnglish languageReference booksLong Now Manual for CivilizationMan-woman relationshipAmerican Experimental fictionSpecimens

People

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