{"product_id":"dickens-christmas-carol","title":"Christmas Carol","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe definitive tale of redemption and the holiday spirit, Charles Dickens’ classic novel remains one of the most beloved stories in English literature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEbenezer Scrooge is a miserly and mean-spirited man who treats family, coworkers, and strangers alike with distaste. His cold exterior and obsession with profit have left him isolated in a world he views with cynical detachment. However, on a fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives a chilling visitation from the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Bound by heavy chains forged from a lifetime of greed, Marley warns Scrooge that a similar—or worse—fate awaits him unless he changes his ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eOver the course of one night, Scrooge is led on a transformative journey by three spirits. First, the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge back to his youth, revisiting the moments where his obsession with wealth cost him his innocence and his fiancée. Second, the Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the vibrant joy and warmth of Christmas festivities occurring across the city, from the humble home of his clerk, Bob Cratchit, to the celebrations of his estranged nephew. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the grim aftermath of his own death - a future where his passing is met not with grief, but with relief and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHorrified by these visions, Scrooge awakens with a renewed heart. Vowing to honor the spirit of Christmas all year round, he transforms into a pillar of kindness, generosity, and warmth, proving that it is never too late to change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"New - Paperback","offer_id":39488743538773,"sku":"9781407143644N","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/9781407143644.jpg?v=1628011207","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/dickens-christmas-carol","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}