Real Reads Great Expectations

An escaped convict threatens to eat young Pip s heart for breakfast. The ghostly Miss Havisham invites Pip to her eerie home. A mysterious benefactor makes him suddenly wealthy. Pip s life will never be the same again. Pride, humility, love, loyalty and shame compete for Pip s emotions. Will his quest to become a gentleman enable him to melt the cold heart of the beautiful Estella, or will it destroy his happiness? Pip s tale is full of mystery and surprises. What is the nature of Miss Havisham s interest in him? Why does Estella want to break his heart? Why does the dangerous convict return? Most importantly, who has given Pip his great expectations?