"A Christmas Carol" tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and all things joyful. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his ways. Scrooge then encounters three spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Through these visits, Scrooge learns about the impact of his actions on others and ultimately discovers the true spirit of Christmas, leading to his transformation into a kinder, more generous person. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. Brett Helquist is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books, including the Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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A Christmas Carol
Dickensian London is brought to life in Charles Dickens' tale of A Christmas Carol, where Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to take stock of his life with the help of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Will he stay a stingy, sad, lonely old man or will he mend his ways and find happiness and company with his fellow men?