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A Child's Dream of a Star

Charles Dickens

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- Rod - Dec 10, 2009

This is the sentimental(?) side of Dickens that sometimes leaves the reader asking, "So what exactly was that about?"

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- Sanntint - Aug 25, 2013

It's a very lovely that describes the life and death with subtle thoughts of children starring in the sky !

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- Fatmah Mounir - Jan 30, 2022

It’s a beautiful short story.. full of real emotions.

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- Ammara - Dec 26, 2016

Heart touching :'( ♡

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- Ahmed - Dec 23, 2016

What an emotional read!
I am soo emotional right now that I cannot describe.
I didn't thought I would love anybody in short stories' world more than Guy de Maupassant. But I think Charles Dickens has made his place in my heart beside Maupassant.

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This is the story of a brother's love

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- Sadia - Dec 13, 2016

It is so beautifully written with such dreamy imagination, that it takes you to another world <3
The love, affection & companionship between the brother & sister is strongly portrayed in this story & above all the LONGING to be together forever shows how powerful a relationship can be built.

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