Cultivate a love for reading in your kiddo with the Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - 2 Aug 2007. It is the gripping story of a young orphan, abandoned and vulnerable in the dangerous streets of London. Facing poverty, neglect, and an unkind world, Oliver’s journey becomes one of survival as he is drawn into the clutches of a ruthless criminal gang. Despite his best efforts to escape, Oliver's fate seems sealed in the underworld of thieves, prostitutes, and homeless children. Dickens calls attention to the flaws in society’s treatment of the poor and vulnerable. Buy now! About the Author: Known for his deep empathy for society’s underprivileged, Dickens created numerous characters who became iconic figures in literature.