Inspired by Charles Dickens’ own words, Mick and Brita bring this extraordinary genius to life, revealing Dickens’ childhood working in a London boot polish factory and charting his meteoric rise to fame as a young novelist. Follow him as he climbs a volcano, goes on tour to the US, presides at a family Christmas and gives a thrilling public reading. And discover the stories of ten of Dickens’ most famous novels, dramatised for younger readers with captions and graphic-novel comic-strips.
Excellent combination of historical facts, illustrations and cartoon strips really bring the great man's story to life. The key novels are fitted in chronologically so you get a sense of how they arose from the events of his life. Good for grown ups too.
Shows the power of the visual to awaken the imagination.
I couldn't resist this 'picture book' by Brita Granström and Mick Manning. I have learned more from their brief, non-fiction book than I would from most longer and perhaps 'worthier' works ? contains the bare bones of facts while depicting the life of Dickens in great detailed drawings, sometimes cartoon style. A picture really can replace a lot of words.
The book provides a lively and comprehensive overview of the life of the great man ? and would be a useful addition to a school library.
'This book is fun, informative and inspiring.'
- "The award-winning duo bring Dicken's story to life for a primary-age audience, using comic-stips and facts."
"This is a good primer to everything one would need to know. The painted artworks captures the passing years on Dickens' face, and are very appropriate for the period conveyed."
