Presents Dickens' classic novella as well as two other Christmas-themed stories, accompanied by steampunk-inspired illustrations.

Each Sparknote contains: complete plot summary and analysis; key facts about the work; author's historical context; analysis of major characters; suggested essay topics; themes, motifs and symbols; explanation of important quotations; and review questions.

Experience six of Dickens' classic novels as lively full-cast radio dramas! This gift collection includes Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Hard Times, and Little Dorrit.

"Have your book and eat it, too, with this clever edition of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol featuring delicious recipes from celebrity chefs. Plan your perfect Christmas feast with a carefully curated menu of holiday dishes, from succulent baked ham to smashed root vegetables. And top it all off with fruitcake cookies and pecan pie. Celebrate the holiday with a good meal and a good book!" --

"This informative and whimsical picture book explores how a love of birds inspired two literary greats-Charles Dickens and Edgar Allen Poe"--

With warmth, wit, and good cheer, Standiford shows how the unlikely success of "A Christmas Carol" revitalized Charles Dickens's languishing career and revived the celebration of the near-forgotten Christmas holiday.