What Amazon Says
Bah humbug! Get to know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from miser to hero in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.
When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he likely had no idea that the story and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would remain so popular nearly two centuries later. Today, readers still find themselves entertained by the story of a grumpy, selfish man who becomes a holiday hero after he learns generosity through the help of three spirits in Victorian-era England. Whether a Dickens fan or someone in love with all things “Christmas,” readers will enjoy learning the history of this memorable character and his many appearances on the page, the screen, and the stage in What Is the Story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
Reading age
8 – 12 years
My 5-Star Review
When I was somewhere between eight and twelve years old, my father read me Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Because I found the author’s language hard to understand, the story’s true meaning wasn’t clear to me until later. If this book had been available, it would have helped me to understand the story back then.
I also think older readers like myself would appreciate it. Being a writer, I found Sheila Keenan’s explanation of Dickens’ inspiration and process fascinating. Biographical information about Dickens and an explanation of the plight of poor families in Victorian-era England provide a nice background for the story.
I know Christmas has come and gone, but maybe this book could be included in a TBR list for next year. I hope young people will read this, take an interest in A Christmas Carol, and learn something.
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New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me
Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.
Independently published with the help of DLD Books.
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by Two Pentacles Publishing
Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.
After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.
Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.
Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?