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At this the spirit raised a frightful cry, and shook its chain with such a dismal and appalling noise, that Scrooge held on tight to his chair, to save himself from falling in a swoon.
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At this the spirit raised a frightful cry, and shook its chain with such a dismal and appalling noise, that Scrooge held on tight to his chair, to save himself from falling in a swoon.

Illustrated by Russ Flint - 1985 (abridged version retold by Pamela Kennedy).

u/RealPwaully — 12 days ago
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Then old Fezziwig stood out to dance with Mrs. Fezziwig. Top couple, too; with a good stiff piece of work cut out for them; three or four and twenty pair of partners; people who were not to be trifled with; people who would dance, and had no notion of walking.

Pop-up book adapted by Betty Ren Wright, Illustrated by Victor G. Ambrus -1986

u/RealPwaully — 1 month ago
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They left the busy scene, and went into an obscure part of the town, where Scrooge had never penetrated before, although he recognised its situation, and its bad repute.

Illustrated by Michael Cole - 1985

u/RealPwaully — 2 months ago
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“Come in!” exclaimed the Ghost. “Come in! and know me better, man!”

Illustrated by Donald McKay - 1951 (Peter Pauper Press abridged version).

u/RealPwaully — 2 months ago
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“I am very sorry, sir,” said Bob. “I am behind my time.”

Illustrated by Patrick Benson - 1992
Abridged version adapted by Vivian French

u/RealPwaully — 3 months ago
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It was a Turkey! He never could have stood upon his legs, that bird.

Illustrated by Milo Winter - 1940

u/RealPwaully — 3 months ago
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Marley’s face.

A Changing Picture and Lift-the-Flap book. Illustrated by Karen Taylerson - 1989

u/RealPwaully — 4 months ago
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Oh, a wonderful pudding!

Illustrated by C. E. Brock - 1905.

It is described as a very simple meal but I would so love to sit with the Cratchits and enjoy their Christmas dinner.

u/RealPwaully — 4 months ago
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Best Xmas Cookie: Springerle

My own picture, a must bake every year. A traditional German cookie, pressed with a mold and allowed to dry to set the pattern. Not too sweet and with a nice hint of anise.

u/RealPwaully — 4 months ago
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He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father.

The most recent addition to my collection, the Folio Society edition. Illustrated by Sarah Coomer - 2025.

u/RealPwaully — 5 months ago