Great expectations
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Published:
Norwalk, Connecticut : Easton Press, 1979.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Collector's edition.
Physical Desc:
3 unnumbered pages, 457 pages, 8 leaves of plates : illustrations, color portrait ; 24 cm
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"A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor--these form a series of events that change the orphan Pip's life forever, as he abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman. Dickens's novel depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his great expectations." --

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Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9.2, 35 Points
Lexile measure:
1230

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"Bound in genuine leather"--Title page.
Description
"A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter Miss Havisham and her beautiful ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor--these form a series of events that change the orphan Pip's life forever, as he abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman. Dickens's novel depicts Pip's education and development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his great expectations." --,Adapted from publisher's description.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Dickens, C., & Ardizzone, E. (1979). Great expectations. Collector's edition. Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Edward Ardizzone. 1979. Great Expectations. Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 and Edward Ardizzone, Great Expectations. Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press, 1979.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Dickens, Charles and Edward Ardizzone. Great Expectations. Collector's edition. Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press, 1979.

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