Drama and intrigue in Paris and London! Charles Darnay and his former servant Sydney Carton may look alike but their personalities are very different. One day, in the midst of the French Revolution, Charles flees to London to escape the trouble in France. But when he learns that Sydney is facing death he returns to Paris to save him. When Charles's own life is endangered on the way back, Sydney may be the only one able to save him from the guillotine . . . but will he? Plus an introduction by Roddy Doyle, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more . . .
Drama and intrigue in Paris and London! Charles Darnay and his former servant Sydney Carton may look alike but their personalities are very different. One day, in the midst of the French Revolution, Charles flees to London to escape the trouble in France. But when he learns that Sydney is facing death he returns to Paris to save him. When Charles's own life is endangered on the way back, Sydney may be the only one able to save him from the guillotine . . . but will he? Plus an introduction by Roddy Doyle, and a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more . . .
Drama and intrigue in Paris and London!
Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.
The Puffin Classic series is the perfect way of reading the old and
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Gr 9 Up-Charles Dickens's classic tale of one family's suffering during the French Revolution is brought to life in this audio adaptation. The voice of Audie Award-winning narrator Simon Vance sets the tone for the characters and creates the Dickensesqe mood of the times when the rich and the poor were far apart and no one was exempt from the ensuing wrath during the Revolution. Vance's stone varies from soothing to animated while creating different voices for the characters and using appropriate accents. A bonus feature on the last CD is an e-book in pdf format that can be printed or used as a read-along while listening to the audio. This easily navigated feature would be particularly helpful for struggling readers.-Jeana Actkinson, Bridgeport High School, TX Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
The Puffin Classic series is the perfect way of reading the old and the new - and loving both -- Julia Eccleshare in * Lovereading4Kids *
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