Synopsis
Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him - he's just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas Eve, Marley's Ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie night-time journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error if his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love Christmas and the others around him?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780147512895
- Number of pages: 160
- Dimensions: 179 x 130 x 11 mm
- Weight: 142g
- Languages: English
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beautiful and heartrending
I have recently posted a review of Silas Marner by George Eliot and stated that it stands alone, I must re-appraise my view and state that it stands alone ... READ MORE
Worthy of it's reputation.
Like everyone else, I grew up knowing the story of Scrooge and his spectral visitors thanks to television and film.
I had never considered reading the boo... READ MORE
Never gets old
It is honestly my favourite Charles Dickens stories ever. Timeless and heartwarming.
Charles Dickens (revisited)
I read A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield and Great Expectations as a 10year old schoolboy (48 years ago!) and didn't read any Dickens since until a frie... READ MORE
Beautiful book!!
Suitable for children and adults, A Christmas Carol is a beautiful book that is just, amazing, it would defiantly be listed under my 'must reads' category,... READ MORE
Perfection!
I am a big fan of Charles Dickens and I have to confess to being horrified to learn just last week that I didn't actually own a copy of Christmas Carol, I'... READ MORE
A Classic!
This is a great favourite of mine and it is wonderfully read by Martin Jarvis. So good to have a complete unabridged version at last. An excellent addition... READ MORE
Christmas carol by Charles Dickens
I've loved this book since I was a little boy.it tells the story of love for your fellow human beings,and money and greed doesn't make you happy.i would sa... READ MORE
A Christmas carol by Charles Dickens.
I've always loved this book since I was a little boy.it tells the story that money and greed doesn't make you happy.if You've never read this book give it... READ MORE
A timeless classic for all ages
My grandson has been reading this at school. He has also watched several TV films and serialised versions. He was delighted to receive the CD. Martin Jarvi... READ MORE
the best
i have only just started reading this book but so far it is the best one i have ever read its a great christmas storyfor everyone to read
Christmas carol by Charles Dickens
I read this book when I was a little boy, I never get tired of reading it.i would say to anyone who is thinking of reading it is give it a go you'll enjoy ... READ MORE
Beautiful
One of my favourite books. I own a few copies of A Christmas Carol, and could not resist purchasing this version. A really beautiful clothbound hardback,
Definite read especially after GSCEs
An absolutely wonderful text by Charles Dickens. Portraying on the life of ebenezer scrooge and how a man who loved money and was greedy of his riches turn... READ MORE
Dickens classic
A terrific tale. Excellent character description of Scrooge from the start. If you've never read Dickens before I'd recommend Pickwick Papers. It's a lot l... READ MORE
A stunning edition of a classic story
There are many different editions of A Christmas Carol, but this edition is one that any reader should be proud to have in their library. A Christmas Carol... READ MORE
Enjoyed this classic.
Of course I knew the story, but to read this classic was a delight....particularly as I enjoyed reading it during the advent time of 2020, which added to t... READ MORE
Emotional classic
Reading this stirred up a lot within. It is it’s own mini rollercoaster of emotions; sad to happy, fear to comfort and loneliness to togetherness. A true ... READ MORE
Good
The classic Christmas story. The story itself is still very good, it's a classic tale that has stood the test of time by simply being very good. The writin... READ MORE
‘’God bless us, every one!’’
‘’If I had my way,’ said Scrooge, ‘every idiot who goes about with ‘’Merry Christmas’’ on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a... READ MORE
My Favorite Christmas story
I always loved this story, it always reminds me what is really important and that we all can change are ways before its to late. I watch the movie version ... READ MORE
A festive re-read
This isn’t a new read for me. I always like to start December by reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
I feel everyone knows this story but in c... READ MORE
Scrooge in all his curmudgeonly glory!
Philip Gooden has done an excellent job of adapting A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for children of 7 years and up. This classic tale adapts well for ... READ MORE
Lovely
Artistic and I loved the experience of reading going along the journey of Scrooge!
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This book is a lovely retelling of the classic a Christmas carol for younger children.
The book is broken down into bite sized chapters which allows the ... READ MORE
A Ghostly Tale That Keeps Giving
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is as timeless as it is haunting. With its vivid ghosts, biting critique of Victorian society, and powerful message of r... READ MORE