Oxford Children's Classic: A Christmas Carol

By (author) Dickens, Charles
Short description/annotation
Whether it''s a thrilling ghost story or a magical Christmas read you''re after, A Christmas Carol is the perfect choice. Not only does this edition contain the complete unabridged text of A Christmas Carol, it also features other Christmas stories written by Charles Dickens and lots of extra material for you to enjoy.
Description
Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. It''s all humbug to him. But will he change his ways after a series of ghostly visits one Christmas Eve? Oxford Children''s Classics presents the greatest Christmas story ever told in this eye-catching new edition which not only contains the complete and unabridged text of A Christmas Carol but also features other Christmas stories written by Charles Dickens. In addition there are lots of bonus features within the book to help you get the most from the story and recommendations for other adventures readers might enjoy.
Biographical note
Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812. In 1823 his father was imprisoned for debt and Dickens was sent to work in a blacking warehouse. When his father''s fortunes improved, Dickens went back to school and then worked as a solicitor''s clerk, a shorthand reporter, and a parliamentary reporter. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines and in 1836 his first novel, Pickwick Papers, was published in monthly instalments followed by Oliver Twist in 1837 and A Christmas Carol in 1843. Charles Dickens died in 1870 and has been acclaimed as one of hte greatest English novelists.
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Publisher''s notice
Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812. In 1823 his father was imprisoned for debt and Dickens was sent to work in a blacking warehouse. When his father''s fortunes improved, Dickens went back to school and then worked as a solicitor''s clerk, a shorthand reporter, and a parliamentary reporter. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines and in 1836 his first novel, Pickwick Papers, was published in monthly instalments followed by Oliver Twist in 1837 and A Christmas Carol in 1843. Charles Dickens died in 1870 and has been acclaimed as one of hte greatest English novelists.
Feature
The best-loved Christmas story of all time . . . A Christmas Carol is a favourite the world over. The story has been used as the basis for many Christmas films which gives it extra longevity and meaning for modern children. Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to today''s young readers and will not long out of place alongside all the other new stories being published today. Included in the book are reviews, recommendations, information about the author, quizzes, glossaries, and many other things to think about. All designed to help readers get the most from the book. Oxford Children''s Book are the experts on stories and so we have included recommendations to direct readers to more books, films, play, and TV shows they might enjoy.
Version history
The best-loved Christmas story of all time . . . A Christmas Carol is a favourite the world over. The story has been used as the basis for many Christmas films which gives it extra longevity and meaning for modern children. Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to today''s young readers and will not long out of place alongside all the other new stories being published today. Included in the book are reviews, recommendations, information about the author, quizzes, glossaries, and many other things to think about. All designed to help readers get the most from the book. Oxford Children''s Book are the experts on stories and so we have included recommendations to direct readers to more books, films, play, and TV shows they might enjoy.