About the book
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this exciting, abridged edition of The Prince and the Pauper, designed for readers aged 9-12 years.
Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.
This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.
Editions of Prince and the Pauper
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140367492
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241736784
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241378496
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141942544
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Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this exciting, abridged edition of The Prince and the Pauper, designed for readers aged 9-12 years.
Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.
This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince and the Pauper about?
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this exciting, abridged edition of The Prince and the Pauper, designed for readers aged 9-12 years.
Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.
This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Prince and the Pauper?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Where can I read a sample of Prince and the Pauper?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780140367492
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Prince and the Pauper?
Mark Twain
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Prince and the Pauper is available as paperback(ISBN 9780140367492) and paperback(ISBN 9780241736784) and paperback(ISBN 9780241378496) and ebook(ISBN 9780141942544)
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