{"product_id":"child-stories-from-dickens-by-j-walker-mcspadden-harrap-1934","title":"Child Stories from Dickens by J. Walker McSpadden - Harrap, 1934","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Child Stories from Dickens\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: J. Walker McSpadden \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Harrap \u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1934\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eCondition: This book is in acceptable condition for its age with minor board wear and marking, tanned pages with light age spotting and an endpaper inscription.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003eStories from Dickens by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of abridged tales from Charles Dickens' novels, adapted for younger readers by focusing on child characters like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Little Nell. McSpadden's goal was to introduce children to Dickens's world without overwhelming them with the length and complexity of the original texts, presenting a more accessible entry point to classic literature. The stories retain the spirit of the original works while emphasizing moments of joy and adventure over sorrow. ","brand":"Country House Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55913650389371,"sku":"10657579","price":11.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/files\/orig_491909_jpg.jpg?v=1762967397","url":"https:\/\/countryhouselibrary.co.uk\/products\/child-stories-from-dickens-by-j-walker-mcspadden-harrap-1934","provider":"Country House Library ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}