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A Christmas Carol
Ages 8–12 · 1843
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 18 min read-aloud
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens, Brett Helquist (Illustrator)
A miser's heart is transformed by ghostly visits on Christmas Eve.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,768 ratings
40 pages· 2,310 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man, faces a life-altering Christmas Eve when three spirits visit him. As he journeys through his past, present, and future, Scrooge must confront his choices and discover the true spirit of Christmas. Will he embrace change before it's too late? This timeless tale, brought to life with vivid illustrations, invites readers to experience the magic and redemption of the holiday season.
From the publisher
In this unabridged version of the original 1843 edition, the classic tale is illustrated with full-color paintings and black-and-white drawings that brilliantly recapture an era and bring Dickens’s characters vividly to life. “Michael Foreman’s illustrations have brought new life and charm to a story we all know.” – Parents Magazine
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 2,310
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 141175
Publication
- Published
- September 22, 2009
- First published
- December 10, 2010
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780061650994
- LCCN
- 2008044031
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