The book includes a small and beautifully illustrated insert that recounts Charles Dickens' life history and how he came to write A Christmas Carol in 6 weeks. The book was published on December 19, 1843 - one day and 177 years ago. Mark Twain credited Charles Dickens as the author who invented the book tour since Dickens would travel to present his literary works. This book, A Christmas Carol, is said to have helped transform Christmas from a regular holiday to a celebration of good will and holiday cheer.
A Christmas Carol
As Dickens had written in installments, A Christmas Carol: A Pop-Up Book (Pop Up Book)
The first recreates Dickens and Marley's London with the lamp lighters and gas street lights, horse drawn carriages, urchins warming by an outdoor fire, Scrooge & Marley's office with old Scrooge stepping out and tightly grasping his briefcase. The second gives us the grandfather clock, the luxurious interior of Scrooge's townhouse, and Scrooge and Marley. Scrooge's expression captures so well the moment that Marley appears. I loved the third part best. Fischer didn't just describe the visit of the Ghost of Christmas Past. He recreated several of the pivotal moments in Scrooge's life. This section will surely make the book a family favorite. The fourth shows us the Cratchetts' at dinner with the Christmas pudding, a depiction of the feasts that Scrooge refused to join, and Scrooge as he is affected by the visits. The fifth shows Scrooge confronted how his life might end and his horror at this. The book ends with Tiny Tim Cratchett and his famous line, "God Bless Us, Every One!" and the new shop, Scrooge and Cratchett.
A Christmas Carol: A Pop-Up Book (Pop Up Book)
ISBN-10: 031603973X - Hardcover $30.00
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Pop Har/Bk edition (November 10, 2010), 12 pages.
Review copy provided by the publisher.
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