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

Charles Dickens (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Oct 1993 | Series: 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: 0.6 x 12.5 x 19.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (428 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 130,989 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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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning! 6 Dec 2011
By Max TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are interested in owning a facsimile version of this classic book, or perhaps you want to give it as a gift then I can't recommend this version enough.

I was unsure when I first ordered this version as the picture and description didn't give much away, other than it was printed as the original was on first publishing and it contained the iconinc John Leech designs. However I am over the moon with the presentation of this book. First of all it comes encased in a hard and durable slip case (with the picture you see in the description above printed on the cover). I was glad to see it was not a flimsy card slip case but something that looked nice and will protect the actual book.

Inside the slip case is a red hard back book (small in size, about fifteen-sixteen centimetres in length)with bevelled holly decorations around the outside and a gold embossed holly design in the middle with the title. The spine also features this gold embossed design. It looks absolutely wonderful. The pages have been gold leafed for that extra touch and inside the pages use the original typeface and designs from David Leach. There's a preface to the book which makes an intersting read including Charles Dickens handwritten preface and drafts. Perhaps best of all is the wonderful illustrations and wood cuttings throughout from John Leech, wonderfully printed here on quality paper.

The story is also as the original was (there have been many abridged and altered versions). We all know the story by now, but for the young who may not I can't think of a better gift to receive than this. It will be cherished for a long time by me and I'm sure many others who purchase it. For the price it's an absolute bargain.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definately one for the bookshelf! 6 Nov 2009
By Grasshopper
Format:Hardcover
If you wish to own only one version of this timeless tale, make it this one. I have a number of different editions and this is the most lavishly illustrated one I have ever seen. The gorgeous pictures, which look wonderfully Victorian, capture the very essence of each character as described by Dickens. This would make the perfect gift at Christmas.

I have a tradition of reading 'A Christmas Carol' every December, as it is my all-time favourite Dickens story.

With Dickens' words and the wonderfull illustrations, this is an edition to treasure for years to come.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "Marley was dead, to begin with." 13 Oct 2012
By D. Smith TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Since its first publication in 1843, the popularity of Charles Dickens' ghostly novella about redemption at Christmas has remained constant.

This means that the potential purchaser of an audiobook of a Christmas Carol is spoilt for choice. Alternative versions by the likes of Martin Jarvis, Patrick Stewart, David Jason, Anton Lesser and Geoffrey Palmer are available, so why should anybody bother with this one?

In two words ... Tom Baker.

His rich, expressive and instantly familiar voice is perfectly suited to this material. As a long time admirer of the works of Dickens, Baker is more than able to wring every drop of humour and pathos from the finely crafted prose.

Unlike some other versions, this is unabridged, so you can enjoy the complete story. Highly recommended, this is sure to become a Christmas favourite in many households.
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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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Would recommend to any age. I had to read In one go.
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What can you say about a Book that is just a Classic. Better than all the trash that one sees
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Dickens at his best.

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