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A Christmas Carol (An Illustrated Journey)Retold, Explained, and IllustratedStep into the fog-lit streets of Victorian London and rediscover one of the most beloved stories ever written.A Christmas Carol (An Illustrated Journey) is a richly visual and thoughtfully written companion to Charles Dickens’s timeless novella. Blending clear storytelling, historical insight, and over 50 carefully designed illustrations, this book invites readers to experience A Christmas Carol not just as a story—but as a journey through time, ideas, and imagination.Whether you are returning to the tale you love or discovering it anew, this book offers a deeper, more rewarding way to explore Dickens’s masterpiece.📖 What’s Inside🕯️ A clear, engaging retelling of the full storyFollow Ebenezer Scrooge through all five staves—from Marley’s Ghost to Christmas morning—told in accessible, beautifully paced prose suitable for adults and readers aged 10+.🏙️ Victorian England brought to lifeDiscover the world Dickens lived in: child labour, poverty, social division, and a Christmas very different from the one we know today.👻 The ghosts explainedExplore the meaning behind each spirit—Past, Present, and Yet to Come—and how they shape Scrooge’s transformation.🎨 Over 50 illustrations throughoutAtmospheric title pages, detailed scenes, symbolic imagery, and even colouring-style artwork help bring the story vividly to life on every screen.🎭 The story across the agesTrace how A Christmas Carol has been adapted for stage, film, television, and modern retellings—and why it continues to return every Christmas.💡 Themes and meanings made clearRedemption, responsibility, memory, generosity, time, and hope—explained thoughtfully without academic jargon.✨ Why A Christmas Carol Is Still So FamousMore than 180 years after its publication, A Christmas Carol remains a cultural touchstone. This book explores why:Why Scrooge is one of literature’s most enduring charactersHow Dickens helped shape the modern idea of ChristmasWhy the message of change still feels urgent todayHow one short story continues to speak across generations🎄 Perfect For✔ Readers who love illustrated classics✔ Families sharing Dickens across generations✔ Teachers and students✔ Kindle readers who enjoy visual storytelling✔ Anyone who believes it’s never too late to changeThis is not just a retelling—it is a guided, illustrated exploration of a story that has shaped how we think about kindness, responsibility, and Christmas itself.Open the book. Light the candle.And take the journey.About the AuthorVic Nemm is a historian and author with a lifelong passion for bringing the past to life. She studied at Oxford University, where she earned two degrees in history, specializing in medieval Europe. Drawing on her academic background and love of storytelling, Vic creates books that make history engaging and accessible for younger readers.When she isn’t researching queens, castles, and kings, Vic enjoys illustrating, teaching, and exploring the ways history can inspire creativity. Her mission is to show children that the past isn’t just dates and battles—it’s full of fascinating people and exciting stories waiting to be discovered.🌍 Illustrated Journeys SeriesExploring the stories, ideas, and moments that shaped our world — through words and art.Step into the Illustrated Journeys collection — a growing library of beautifully crafted books that bring the worlds of literature, history, mythology, and culture vividly to life.