Follow the life of Pip, a poor lonely orphan in Victorian England. Everythingchanges when he becomes friends with the wealthy Estella. But can Pip leave hispast behind? Written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickensbirth, this inspired retelling is written by Whitbread award-winning authorHilary McKay.

Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including sciencefiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.

Text type: A retelling of a story by a significant author

Curriculum links: History; Citizenship