Sequels To Oliver Twist
At least four modern writers have written sequels about the further adventures of the Artful Dodger.
The Further Adventures and Life of Jack Dawkins, Also Known as the Artful Dodger by Montgomery Alan Montgomery was published in April 2010. The plot synopsis suggests that Jack Dawkins was deported to America.
Dodge & Twist: A Sequel To Oliver Twist by Tony Lee was published September 2011 and subsequently slated for a film by the same name, currently in development. The story involves Oliver losing his money and subsequently becoming embroiled in a plot to steal the Crown Jewels with his old mate, the Artful Dodger.
Terry Pratchett has written a non-Discworld novel called Dodger, released September 2012, with the title character bearing certain similarities to the Dickens character. The sampler of the book also includes him meeting an astute gentleman who concerns himself with the well-being of the poor called Charlie Dickens.
Jack Dawkins by Charlton Daines was released April 2013. This version of Jack Dawkins' story begins with him returning to England from his exile in Australia and trying to find his place in a rapidly changing late Victorian England.
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