A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Category: Environment

This title includes "The Chimes" and "The Haunted Man". Ebenezer Scrooge is unimpressed by Christmas. He has no time for festivities or goodwill toward his fellow men and is only interested in money. Then, on the night of Christmas Eve, his life is changed by a series of ghostly visitations that show hi This title includes "The Chimes" and "The Haunted Man". Ebenezer Scrooge is unimpressed by Christmas. He has no time for festivities or goodwill toward his fellow men and is only interested in money. Then, on the night of Christmas Eve, his life is changed by a series of ghostly visitations that show him some bitter truths about his choices. "A Christmas Carol" is Dickens' most influential book and a funny, clever and hugely enjoyable story. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

$29.99 NZD

Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Illustrated Originals

Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, unabridged and fully illustrated. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything -- even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, unabridged and fully illustrated. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything -- even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. A beautiful gift edition of Dickens' timeless classic, including the complete and unabridged text, stunning illustrations and finished with a luxurious padded hardback cover and ribbon marker. Includes a biography of Charles Dickens, with internet links to find out more online. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Category: General Fiction | Series: Scholastic Classics | Reading Level: near fine

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and mean-spirited old man. He treats family, coworkers, and strangers alike with distaste. But on Christmas Eve he receives a visit from the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that unless he learns to be less greedy and self-serving that Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and mean-spirited old man. He treats family, coworkers, and strangers alike with distaste. But on Christmas Eve he receives a visit from the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that unless he learns to be less greedy and self-serving that Scrooge will be condemned to wander Earth weighed down with heavy chains, as Marley has been. Marley tells Scrooge that three spirits will visit him. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past visits and shows Scrooge his own Christmases past, including the Christmas when his fiance left him for being obsessed with money. Second, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge all the happiness occurring at the various Christmas festivities around the city. Finally, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge what will happen after his own death, and Scrooge is horrified to find that everyone will celebrate it. Distraught, Scrooge begs for another chance, and suddenly wakes in his own bed. Forever after he honours the spirit of Christmas with kindness, generosity and warmth. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; Robert R. Ingpen (Illustrator)

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A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published on 1843. It tells the story of bitter old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation, resulting from supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published on 1843. It tells the story of bitter old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation, resulting from supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim.The book was written and published in early Victorian era, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, mainly, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.The tale has been viewed by critics as an indictment of 19th century industrial capitalism. It has been credited with restoring the Christmas season as one of merriment and festivity in Britain and America after a period of sobriety and sombreness. A Christmas Carol remains popular - having never been out of print - and has been adapted many times to film, stage, opera, and other media.Dickens divides the book in five chapters, which he labels "staves", that is, song stanzas or verses. The phrase "Merry Christmas" became popular after the story, and the current state of observance of Christmas is largely the result of a mid-Victorian revival of the holiday spearheaded by A Christmas Carol. Dickens sought to construct Christmas as a self-centered festival of generosity, in contrast to community-based and church-centered observations, which had dwindled during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In superimposing his secular vision of the holiday, Dickens influenced many aspects of Christmas that are celebrated today in Western culture, such as family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, dancing, games and a festive generosity of spirit.This simple morality tale with its pathos and theme of redemption significantly redefined the spirit and importance of Christmas. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Category: Humour

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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Category: Classics

Dickens' classic novella is a hymn to generosity and fellow-feeling that has struck a chord in the hearts of readers across the generations 'Bah!' said Scrooge. 'Humbug.' Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable old miser who cares nothing for Christmas and the joys of the festive season. Safely tucked Dickens' classic novella is a hymn to generosity and fellow-feeling that has struck a chord in the hearts of readers across the generations 'Bah!' said Scrooge. 'Humbug.' Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable old miser who cares nothing for Christmas and the joys of the festive season. Safely tucked up at home one cold Christmas Eve, he has no care in the world for his poor employee Bob Cratchit and his frail son Tiny Tim. But all that changes on the night he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who comes wearing the chain of woe he forged with a life full of penny-pinching, and with a warning on his lips. Little does Scrooge know that he is about receive visits from three more spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future . . . The lessons they teach him will leave Scrooge a changed man. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

$42.99 NZD

Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Everyman's library children's classics | Reading Level: From 2 To 12

Through the intervention of four ghosts, Ebenezer Scrooge is shown the spirit of Christmas.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

$19.99 NZD

Category: Classic Fiction

First published on December 19th, 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant classic upon its publication as Londoners thronged to hear Dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days. Its reception was so ecstatic it was credited with helping to re-interest the Victorians in Christmas t First published on December 19th, 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant classic upon its publication as Londoners thronged to hear Dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days. Its reception was so ecstatic it was credited with helping to re-interest the Victorians in Christmas traditions. The classic tale tells the story of hard hearted money lender Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, encouraging him to change his ways and embrace Christmas before it is too late. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens & P. J. Lynch

$45.00 NZD

Category: Fiction

Dickens's ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has become as much a part of Christmas as trees and stockings, plum pudding and mistletoe. In this lavish new edition, detailed and atmospheric artwork brings Dickensian London and its inhabitants to life with breathtaking immediacy.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens

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Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Collector's Library

John Leech's original magnificent illustrations to "A Christmas Carol" have been beautifully hand-coloured by Barbara Frith. A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views C John Leech's original magnificent illustrations to "A Christmas Carol" have been beautifully hand-coloured by Barbara Frith. A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future that he begins to see the error of his ways. With heart-rending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the message of "A Christmas Carol" remains as significant today as when it was first published. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol: A Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classic by Charles Dickens

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Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics Ser.

The classic seasonal tale of self-discovery, with 80 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen. This classic seasonal tale of self-discovery has become one of Charles Dickens's most famous and best-loved works. On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the ghost of his former business p The classic seasonal tale of self-discovery, with 80 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen. This classic seasonal tale of self-discovery has become one of Charles Dickens's most famous and best-loved works. On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, who warns him that he will be visited by three spirits. During the night, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge the scenes of his youth, the poverty-stricken Christmas currently being endured by his loyal clerk Bob Cratchitt and his crippled son Tiny Tim - and the lonely future that awaits him if he continues in his grasping ways. He awakes on Christmas morning chastened by his nocturnal experiences, and resolves to be a better man. This volume also includes Dickens's short story, A Christmas Tree, with its evocative description of the delights of the season, which provides perfect fireside reading once the gifts are unwrapped. With stunning, atmospheric illustrations that evoke Dickensian London at Christmas time, award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has worked his wonders on this timeless tale. ...Show more

A Christmas Carol (HarperCollins Children's Classics) by Charles Dickens

$16.99 NZD

Category: Children & Young Adult | Series: HarperCollins Children's Classics Ser.

This beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. Complete your child’s library with HarperCollins Children’s Classics.