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A Christmas Carol (Puffin Classics) [Paperback]

Charles Dickens (Author), Anthony Horowitz (Introduction)
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Publication Date: 7 Aug 2008 | ISBN-10: 014132452X | ISBN-13: 978-0141330853 | Edition: Reprint

A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas time must-read.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.

With a light-hearted introduction by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, creator of the highly successful Alex Rider novels, most recently Snakehead.

Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His imagination, wit, mastery of the language and huge creative output single him out as one of the few people who genuinely deserve to be called genius. He had a poverty-stricken childhood and was determined to improve himself. By his early twenties he found a job as a parliamentary reporter and in his spare time wrote sketches of London life for newspapers and magazines. The publication of Pickwick Papers (1836) brought him the fame and fortune he craved. He wrote many other famous books including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Classics; Reprint edition (7 Aug 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 014132452X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141330853
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.2 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (421 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"This volume is a distinguished addition to a superb series." -- Michael Slater, Birkbeck College, University of London --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it: and Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change, for anything he chose to put his hand to. Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Magical Christmas Tale 1 Jun 2010
By Amanda OBrien
Format:Paperback
A Christmas Carol is the classic story of how a bitter miser called Ebenezer Scrooge gets re-habilitated after being visited by three ghosts. The Ghosts' of Christmas Past, Present and Future show him visions of his life and of his influence on the lives of others. On seeing things as they truly are Scrooge changes his whole outlook on the world.
The first time I came across this book it was a bridged version meant for children and as I got older I read the full story. It was the first Dickens book I read and I'm glad to say it wasn't the last. I never get tired of this story. I read it every Christmas and even though it has been thirty years since I first read it, Christmas Eve wouldn't be the same without this little indulgence.
You may think that because you have seen one of the numerous adaptations of this story that it doesn't really matter if you read the original. Don't make that mistake I beg you; this is one treat you shouldn't miss.
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55 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful Christmas addition to the season 17 Jun 2007
By Jon Shipton
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have never read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, this would be an excellent introduction to a timeless story.

If you already own any copy of the book, add this one too. As it is probably one of the most sumptious copies around. Thick glossy pages and beautiful illustrations, make this a joy for years to come!

I collect different print versions of Dickens' books, and this without a doubt is one of the lovliest I have ever seen.
Get it and make it part of your holiday season.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful presentation 26 Nov 2007
By Tony Jones VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A quick look for any Victorian novelist will quickly show that there are any number of versions of the classics available to suit any budget. As they all tell the same story in (mostly) the same words why wouldn't you just buy the cheapest? The answer is in editions like this one.

For a still very reasonable price you get a well made hardback that sits well when you read it and has great illustrations. As a way to get younger children engaged with a great author and a great story this is very effective (thought the Muppets get close as well!)

Highly recommended
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
What can you say about a Book that is just a Classic. Better than all the trash that one sees
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Dickens at his best.

Should be compulsory for kids at school, a great read and one that I read over and over again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The classics are the best!
The was a very good book to read. I sat and read it at night and I thought it was brilliant. I would really recommend this book.
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It's a classic tale what more is there to say about it except now in electronic form and paper form.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Ok
It's alright not very humorous and quite sad really so I would`t recommend it to young children
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5.0 out of 5 stars Humbug
The book wasnt humbug of course, it was the greatest Christmas story ever and i loved it. An old favourite but never out of date.
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1.0 out of 5 stars couldn't finish it
We all know the story, seen the films hundreds of times but just could not read old English. Wouldn't recommend it.
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