A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, abridged by Vivian French
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, abridged by Vivian French
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, abridged by Vivian French
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, abridged by Vivian French

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, abridged by Vivian French

Merry Christmas, everyone!

"Bah!" said Scrooge. "Humbug!"

With those famous words unfolds a tale that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas. Whether we read it aloud with our family and friends or open the pages on a chill winter evening to savor the story in solitude, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a very special holiday experience.

It is the one book that every year will warm our hearts with favorite memories of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future-and will remind us with laughter and tears that the true Christmas spirit comes from giving with love.

The story of the miserly Scrooge and his ultimate redemption is one of the best-loved works by one of England's greatest writers. This illustrated version makes it accessible to younger readers, while losing none of the elements that have made it such a favourite.

Condition: Very good condition 
Format: Paperback
 Age: 3-7

Charles Dickens was born in 1812. When he was twelve, his father was sent to a debtor's prison and he was sent to work; the experiences from this time always haunted him. After a brief career as a reporter Dickens began writing novels. Published in serial form, his work grew rapidly in popularity, beginning with The Pickwick Papers.Today, Charles Dickens is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.

Vivian French is a popular and respected children's author, with over sixty books to her credit. Her picture books have been very successful and include Caterpillar, Caterpillar, shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler award and A Song for Little Toad, shortlisted for the Smarties Prize.

Patrick was born in 1956 and educated at Eton, in Florence and at Chelsea Art School. He worked in fashion before a chance meeting with the sister of Sebastian Walker (founder of Walker Books) introduced him to the world of children's publishing. Patrick has illustrated some of the greatest authors of children's books including Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Mal Peet and Martin Waddell. He also illustrated Fly Fishing by J. R. Hartley, from the well-known television commercial. Patrick lives and works on his farm in Scotland.
Eric Left Advertising And Freelanced As A Comic Strip Artist Which Included The Last Dan Dare Story For The Eagle. In 1971 Eric Was Offered The Chance To Fulfil His Real Ambition To Illustrate Children’s Books When Brimax Books Asked Him To Illustrate A Book Of Nursery Rhymes. Brimax Went On To Commission Over 200 Books From Eric Over 35 Years Including Wind In The Willows, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Oliver Twist, Alice In Wonderland And Many Books Of Poetry And Nursery Rhymes. Eric Regularly Did Book Signing Tours In America, Canada And The Frankfurt Book Fair. His Titles Have Appeared In 14 Languages And World-Wide Sales Exceed 9 Million Copies. Eric Now Lives In Dorset, In A Fairytale Cottage Where He’s Been Painting His Miniatures And Larger Pieces Since 2012.

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