In Eliza Davis's day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history.
Topics Charles Dickens (1812–1870). Eliza Davis (c. 1816–1903). Letters and correspondence. Jews in literature. Nineteenth-century England. Stereotypes. Standing up for your beliefs.
Lexile AD740L
Trim Size 10" x 8"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-09-30
JLG Release Date Mar 2022
Minimum grade 2
Maximum grade 6
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
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