George Cruikshank Books

[Penguin Readers Level 6]Alone in the world, Oliver is brought up in the workhouse and sent out to work. To escape from beatings he runs away to London. There he meets the Artful Dodger, Fagin and the terrifying Bill Sykes. They try to turn Oliver into a criminal. But Oliver finds new friends who want to protect him. Will they succeed?Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words).

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful - she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both."' Collected by the German Grimm brothers, these folk tales have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike since they were first published in 1812. The best-known stories such as The Golden Goose, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, and Snow-White and Rose-Red remain as popular today as when first told, although there is an underlying darkness and violence to the original stories that has softened over time.

The book offers a unique historical perspective on London's sanitation systems, providing valuable insights into urban life and hygiene practices of the past. Its preservation as a modern edition ensures that the text remains accessible and readable, free from the limitations of scanned copies. This work is significant for those interested in history, particularly regarding public health and infrastructure in the Eastern Hemisphere. The effort to reformat and redesign it highlights its importance for both contemporary and future readers.

Book by Shikes, Ralph E

The Tooth-Ache, Imagined by Horace Mayhew, and Realized by George Cruikshank. Rear panel priced "1/6 Plain, 3/-Colored" and this being the colored 24 panel, fan-page edition. Description: small, 24mo format, heavy tan paper boards. One of 5,000 Facsimile copies of Horace Mayhew's uncommon 1849 1st edition, (43 panels).