Quentin Blake's A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol is the book that defines the Christmas spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the true value of Christmas: charity, good humor and love for his fellow man. Quentin Blake's colorful illustrations guide the reader through Scrooge's lively journey to find the meaning of Christmas. This unabridged edition contains a foreword by the illustrator and is the ultimate Christmas gift book.

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Quentin Blake is one of today's most popular and best loved children's illustrators. His titles include Mr Magnolia, Mrs Armitage and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl.

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"Delightfully illustrated . . . bursting with Blake's trademark quirky liveliness. There are many versions of A Christmas Carol out in the world; this one, which includes a foreword by the artist, is quite nice."  —School Library Journal"The oversize format, large print and combination of both spot art and full-page images create an accessible layout for those first becoming acquainted with the story."  —Publishers Weekly
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