Description: *Hard Times* by Gill Tavner is a retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, designed to make the story more accessible to modern readers. Set in the grim industrial town of Coketown, the book explores themes of social inequality, rigid education systems, and the clash between practicality and imagination. It follows the lives of Thomas Gradgrind's children, Louisa and Tom, as they struggle with the consequences of their father's strict and utilitarian worldview. Tavner's adaptation captures the essence of Dickens' critique of industrial society while simplifying the language and narrative for younger readers or those new to the classic.

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