Great Expectations [Paperback]

Charles Dickens (Author), Zilpha Keatley Snyder (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0689839618 | ISBN-13: 978-0689839610 | Publication Date: November 1, 2000

No other novel in the English language so epitomizes upward mobility, the rise from poverty to wealth, as Great Expectations. Often considered to be one of Dickens's best novels, it tells the story of young Pip who is mysteriously helped by two people: escaped convict Magwitch and the eccentric dowager Miss Havisham. Here is storytelling at its best, alive with bigger-than-life characters, plot twists that turn on a dime, and scenes that burst off the page with color.

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12 1.5-hour cassettes --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

About the Author

Charles Dickens is regarded as one of the greatest English writers. His novels combine vast social panoramas with deep compassion for the lower class, pathos, humor and wit. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689839618
• ISBN-13: 978-0689839610
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,622,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book i've ever read!, May 7, 2005

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wavy3 (Ma. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Expectations (Paperback)

I am 15 and reading is my least favorite thing to do. If I ever read, it's only for a few minutes. Not with this book, I read it all day, and so far have read it several times. I don't know about this edition however, b/c it is for younger readers. I am also sure that whatever edition you get will be great. This book shows tons of emotions, and is guided by the narrator, Pip. It is a superb book, that once you pick up you will never put down.

Pip is raised by his sister and brother-in-law, both named Joe, b/c of his parents being dead. Pip has many scary and shocking experiences throughout this novel. It really shows how much Pip changes throughout the novel, from being poor to being a gentlemen, and at last realizing what really matters.
Pip is an interesting and exciting character, who really makes the best of this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Amazing!, March 30, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Great Expectations (Paperback)

I may be only a 6th grader, but you wouldn't believe how much I enjoyed this book. Charles Dickens having a poor childhood because of the little money his family earned, has written a miraculous book having to do with money. Charles Dickens makes his case for there being a potential for good and evil in everyone. I really enjoyed reading this book and if you are looking for a fabulous book to enjoy, I strongly reccomend you read this.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK ! !, November 22, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Great Expectations (Great Illustrated Classics) (Library Binding)

I thought it was a great book. I'm only in 4th grade but, I thought it was pretty easy. My favorite characters are Estella, Pip, and Miss Havisham. The other characters are fine too. I reccomend this book to grades 4th and up