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Top 10 Books About "A Christmas Carol"

By Esther Lombardi, About.com

Charles Dickens is famous for his book about Old Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost Marley. Here are the top books about A Christmas Carol. Read on.

1. Christmas Books

by Charles Dickens, Eleanor Farjeon (Editor). Oxford University Press. This collection includes 5 novels by Charles Dickens: "A Christmas Carol," "The Chimes," "The Haunted Man," "The Cricket on the Hearth," and "The Battle of Life."
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2. A Family Christmas Sampler

Brilliance Audio. As an audio collection of Christmas stories, "A Family Christmas Sampler" provides the complete readings of "A Christmas Carol," along with other well-known Christmas favorites.

3. Christmas Carol and Its Adaptations

by Fred Guida. Foreword by Edward Wagenknecht. McFarland & Company. Fred Guida explores the evolution of the tale of "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, from its literary origins through its many adaptations to film and television.
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4. A Christmas Carol: In Prose Being a Ghost Story of Christmas

by Charles Dickens, Everett Shinn (Illustrator). Designed by Melanie Random. Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc. From the publisher: "This easy-to-read edition of 'A Christmas Carol' includes sixteen pages of historical illustrations and a brief biography of the author, Charles Dickens."
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5. A Christmas Carol: The Original Manuscript

by Charles Dickens, and John Leech (Illustrator). Dover Publications. From the publisher: "This clear facsimile of the original manuscript tells not only the story but also how Dickens wrote the work—making a few unsuccessful starts, carefully revising almost every page—until the masterpiece was finished. Eight illustrations by John Leech."
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6. Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens. Bantam Classics. From the publisher: "It is the one book that every year will warm our hearts with favorite memories of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future — and will remind us with laughter and tears that the true Christmas spirit comes from giving with love."
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7. A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens. HarperCollins. From the publisher: "Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved Christmas stories in history and continues to captivate generation after generation. Carefully adapted by Stephen Krensky and elegantly illustrated by Dean Morrissey, this new edition will certainly become a classic in its own right."
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8. The 'Christmas Carol' Trivia Book: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

by Paul Sammon. Citadel Press. This book offers information and resources related to the adaptations of "A Christmas Carol," including little-known facts, questions, and more.
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9. A Christmas Carol and Other Favorites: A Christmas Carol...

by Charles Dickens, Bret Harte, and O. Henry. Narrated by Jim Weiss. Greathall Productions. Listen to the Christmas stories: "A Christmas Carol," "The Gift of the Magi," and "Dick Sindler's Family Christmas."
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10. Muppet Christmas Carol

by Paul Williams. Hal Leonard Corporation. Here's a memorable adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," with Muppet carols and colorful photos.
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