A Ghost Tale For Christmas Time (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
They meet Dickens! I love being able to share this story with my son! My 6 yr old is becoming a voracious reader and his teacher recommended this series so I picked up a few from the library. My son loves it. Magic and fun and adventure rolled into a chapter book that's easy to read, yet challenging enough that he's not bored. Many of these are educational as well, focusing on a particular point in history such as a president's reign, or a location, like Ireland in this one, which goes really well with his geography and history lessons. He's loving it, and already has said these are the books he wants to read for the challenge. Overall a great step into chapter books for the advanced reader. Audience: 3rd - 5th GradesAppeal: Both of my sons loved to read these books, so I chose to read this one for our first class. Being a fan of Charles Dickens, I have always enjoyed reading and seeing "A Christmas Carol" performed. This book is a good way to introduce younger students to Charles Dickens as long as they understand that this is a fiction book and not based on fact. I was not comfortable with the idea of the ghosts coming from the kids instead of Charles Dickens himself.
What do You think about A Ghost Tale For Christmas Time (2010)?
This is a book about Charles Dickens, and "A Christmas Carol," the book that came out in 1843.
—Aleesha
Jack and Anne sneak into Charles Dickens by dressing up as chimney sweepers.
—Rue
