Great Expectations – by Charles Dickens

Great Expectations is a richly layered tale of ambition, love, and redemption. It follows the life of Pip, an orphan boy brought up by his harsh sister and kind-hearted Joe, who dreams of becoming a gentleman. His life changes when he meets the mysterious Miss Havisham and her beautiful but cold ward, Estella. Later, an unknown benefactor gives Pip a chance at a new life—but success brings its own set of challenges, including betrayal, guilt, and self-discovery.

This Level 5 adaptation (~1800 headwords) brings Dickens' compelling characters and dramatic storytelling to advanced English learners, retaining the emotional depth and complexity of the original.