In 1812, a wee baby was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He grew up with an older brother and several younger siblings. He attended school from time to time after their family moved to Kent County, although he was already an avid reader, having learned at home. He was described as a very good and apt pupil. When he was not in school, he would create plays and stories and recite poetry with his siblings. He was well-read at a very young age, with a sharp ear for conversations that helped him develop his characters in such a way that the readers could find out all about the individual personalities through simply reading the dialogues. Several of his characters were shaped by the people around him as he was growing up. Several stories and situations came from his own experiences. Among his well-known works are The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and A Christmas Carol.
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