Stories from Dickens

"Stories from Dickens" by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of stories that takes Charles Dickens' famous novels and makes them easier to read for young people. It focuses on the best characters and stories from Dickens, like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Little Nell, and shares themes of adventure, sadness, and success, keeping the feeling of the real books. The book starts with a note explaining that it wants to introduce young readers to Dickens' world without making it too hard or long. It discusses how Dickens' stories often show the happiness and problems of being young, noting important moments such as Oliver Twist's tough life in a workhouse when he asks for more food and hints at the underlying themes of never giving up and the hope that is common in his work.