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A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens
Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics
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Discover Puffin Clothbound Classics - gorgeously giftable editions of the best-loved classics for young readers. Adventure awaits in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Tale of Two Cities, abridged for readers aged 9-12 years. 'It was the best of times, it was the worst... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Discover Puffin Clothbound Classics - gorgeously giftable editions of the best-loved classics for young readers.

Adventure awaits in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Tale of Two Cities, abridged for readers aged 9-12 years.

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

Charles Darnay is an exiled French aristocrat, fleeing a Paris torn apart by the French Revolution. Sydney Carlton lives a decadent life in London, where the wealthy waste and the poor starve. The two couldn't be more different. Except they happen to look alike - and love the same woman. When Charles is captured after returning to Paris to save his servant, Sydney might be his only hope - but will their resemblance be enough to save his life?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin's stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.

This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241776346

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Charles Dickens was born in 1812. When he was twelve, his father was sent to a debtor's prison and he was sent to work; the experiences from this time always haunted him. After a brief career as a reporter Dickens began writing novels. Published in serial form, his work grew rapidly in popularity, beginning with The Pickwick Papers. Today, Charles Dickens is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.

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