In their lovingly researched, incisively written biography, illustrated with a lushness and attention to period detail of which Dickens would have approved, Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema illuminate his inspirations, his impact on nations of readers, and his gleaming genius that has only brightened with time. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

A handsome book on the beloved novelist. Dickens’s troubled, well-documented life has plenty to interest children….Lucid, accessible….A lively, entertaining story for children who enjoy A Christmas Carol in its various guises….A must.–Kirkus Reviews.