Book+Review

Title: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Copyright Date: 1980 Pages: 124

This story is about an old man named, Ebenezer Scrooge. He had a pointed nose, thin lips, and a slow stiff walk, that required him to walk with a cane. Scrooge had a lot of money, but very few people in his life. He had one nephew, named Fred that tried to invite him for Christmas dinner but Scrooge said, "Bah! Humbug", to Christmas. He was very strict and grouchy with everyone, especially his underpaid clerk named, Bob Cratchit. It seemed that he hated everyone and everything and, especially Christmas.

This story takes place in many different settings in England, in the early 1800's. It takes us from Scrooge's early childhood, youngman, to an old bitter man. We have a city setting, country setting, and even a prison setting, plus many more. My favorite setting takes place at Bob Cratchit's house. There Scrooge learns you don't need money to be happy.

The major conflict, is that Ebenezer needs to learn a lesson in life. It seemed that he hated everyone and everything, especially Christmas. Scrooge has no Christmas Spirit, he believes that money is more important than kindness and sympathy toward others. Three different ghosts takes him on three different journeys. They show him many stages of his own life to teach him this lesson.

I would recommend this story, because it teaches a very important lesson. The story also gives us a look at how Christmas was celebrated in the early 1800's. Since the book was written in the 1800's, at times it is hard to understand. For that reason I would recommend this book for children ten years or older. This book would also be nice to read during the Christmas Season.