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A Christmas Carol (Wordsworth Children's Classics) [Paperback]

Charles Dickens
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1 Oct 1993 Wordsworth Children's Classics

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone, especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and their family, that geniality brings its own reward.

This finest of all Christmas stories is beautifully illustrated with Arthur Rackham's superb line drawings.


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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd; New edition edition (1 Oct 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1853261211
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853261213
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 0.5 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (422 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,610 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
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
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
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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 Good
This is a good read and an absolute bargain. This was free so I suppose I have nothing to moan about really.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Carol
First time reading and thoroughly enjoyed it. 5stars.

Would recommend to any age. I had to read In one go.
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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
Published 9 days ago by Richard Agar
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.
Published 9 days ago by minimo
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.
Published 12 days ago by H Hamilton
3.0 out of 5 stars Book
It's a classic tale what more is there to say about it except now in electronic form and paper form.
Published 13 days ago by John Fulton
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
under the age of 6
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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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Published 23 days ago by Stuart Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Having just purchased a kindle fire I decided to revisit some old classics and was delighted to find so many free books. Read more
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