By Tanya Landman (author) Part of the Classic Retellings series
"A loving and beautifully written retelling of the Christmas classic, that will help new readers enjoy and appreciate the well-known text."
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Once again Tanya Landman brings her distinct writing skills to breathe new life into a classic text. Here she fondly brings to life the much-loved story of Scrooge, expertly remaining loyal to the original story whilst offering accessible and engaging writing. Key quotes and imagery remain, as the atmosphere and essence of the original text is artfully evoked.
This retelling will be hugely useful to teens studying A Christmas Carol , who may wish to build a deeper understanding of the narrative before directly tackling Dickens’ writing. Parents and carers of such scholars will surely also appreciate the opportunity to refresh their knowledge of the novel in an accessible format.
Published by dyslexia-friendly specialist Barrington Stoke, the accessibility of Landman’s text is made greater with specialist font, spacing and paper colour.
With skill and care this timeless and enduring tale is made entirely relatable, with the important message of kindness for the less fortunate shining through.
Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers a refreshing and truly accessible retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved Victorian Christmas classic.
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It's Christmas Eve and everyone is in the holiday spirit … all except miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge, who despises the holiday season. But when he's visited by the ghost of his former business partner, who tells him he'll soon encounter the three spirits of Christmas - Past, Present and Yet to Come - Scrooge is forced to confront his selfishness and embrace compassion, generosity and the true meaning of Christmas.
Interest Age 11+ Reading Age 9
Tanya Landman is renowned for her prize-winning novels including the beautifully “deft and dark”, Carnegie Medal winning Buffalo Soldier . In 2019 she won the Scottish Teenage Book Prize for her critically acclaimed novella One Shot .
Tanya says that she loves how writing allows her to daydream – something she was always in trouble for at school!
Read more about the author here .
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Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers a refreshing and truly accessible retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved Victorian Christmas classic. It's Christmas Eve and everyone is in the holiday spirit … all except miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge, who despises the holiday season.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Christmas Carol: A Retelling and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
A Christmas Carol: A Retelling features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 11+, Books to Motivate Teenage Reluctant Readers, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Classic Literature, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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A Christmas Carol: A Retelling was written by Tanya Landman and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
A Christmas Carol: A Retelling has 65 pages
Yes it is part of Classic Retellings series
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