A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
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In this luminous picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge leaps off the page to warm the soul of one and all. Be swept away in an unforgettable Christmas Eve, from Scrooge's first "Bah, humbug!" to the arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Past; from the courage of Tiny Tim to the glory of Christmas morning. Brett Helquist's art bursts with spirit, humor, and an irresistible attention to detail. Here is a treasure for the whole family to share, year after year. A merry Christmas, everyone!
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 09/22/2009
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780061650994
Age: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141175 / Christmas Carol
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2009
School Library Journal 10/01/2009 pg. 79
Booklist 10/15/2009 pg. 52
Publishers Weekly 10/26/2009 pg. 57
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
About the Author
Dickens, Charles: -
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of England's greatest writers. Best known for his classic serialized novels, such as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations, Dickens wrote about the London he lived in, the conditions of the poor, and the growing tensions between the classes. He achieved critical and popular international success in his lifetime and was honored with burial in Westminster Abbey.
Helquist, Brett: -Brett Helquist's celebrated art has graced books from the charming Bedtime for Bear, which he also wrote, to the New York Times-bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket to the glorious picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.