Worksheet 6

1 What was the name of the book by Charles Dickens which Fiona received as a prize?



2 Why did that book make Fiona so scared to go to the workhouse? (chapter 3)




3 Where did Charles Dickens live?



4 Name another of Charles Dickens' books. (chapter 8)



5 How old would Charles Dickens be in 1847?

Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812, and spent most of his childhood in London and Kent, both of which appear frequently in his novels. He started school at the age of nine, but his education was interrupted when his father  was imprisoned for debt in 1824. He grew up to be a very famous novelist, but was always concerned for the poor. He died in 1870 when he was fifty eight years old. Among his most famous books are David Copperfield, Bleak House, Our Mutual Friend, Hard Times & Oliver Twist.

Ask your parents or teacher's permission to look on the Internet and find out more about Charles Dickens. If you don't have access to the Internet, try your local library.

Imagine that you are Fiona. Write a story to send to Charles Dickens.


Charles Dickens writes a letter to Fiona. Imagine what he would say. Write his letter.