Ebenezer Scrooge has always hated Christmas, but in this particular Eve, he's given another reason to be wary of the holiday: the ghost of Jacob Marley comes to visit! Clad in heavy chains and burdensome weights, Marley's ghost warns Scrooge that three spirits will visit him over the next three nights, each with a ghastly story to share. Will Scrooge's ghoulish experience teach him to embrace the spirit of Christmas, or will he say "bah humbug" to the holidays for the last time? These full-color graphic novels feature enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, and bolded glossary words.

A ghost turns up at Ebenezer Scrooge's home one Christmas Eve. It is Jacob Marley, his business partner, who has been dead for seven years. He is dragging heavy chains, and is obviously full of great sorrow and unbearable pain. While Scrooge is still trying to decide whether the apparition is real or a piece of his imagination, Marley's ghost tells him something that might change his life forever: You will be haunted by three spirits. Without their visits, you cannot hope to avoid the path I tread. Expect the first tomorrow, when the bell tolls one. Expect the second on the next night at the same hour. The third upon the next night when the last stroke of twelve has stopped vibrating. One of the most popular Christmas stories of all time, Dickens's novel remains a great favourite all over the world. A poignant and though-provoking story, it's a delight to read again and again.

A novella by English author Charles Dickens. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain when it was experiencing a nostalgic interest in its forgotten Christmas traditions, and at the time when new customs such as the Christmas tree and greeting cards were being introduced. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.

These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This series features classic tales retold with color illustrations to introduce literature to struggling readers. Each 64-page softcover book retains key phrases and quotations from the original classics. A Christmas Carol is without question one of Charles Dickens' greatest works. This extremely popular story introduces some of the most timeless, internationally known characters such as Scrooge, the unforgettable miser; Bob Cratchit, the underpaid clerk; and Tiny Tim, Cratchit's frail, loving son. 64 pages, FC

Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter CHRISSIE CLAUS stars in her very first comic book, featuring the adventures "Trouble in Toyland" and "You'd Better Watch Out."

Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter CHRISSIE CLAUS takes her very best girlfriends with her to Fort Lauderdale on "Spring Break."

When Holly Holiday gets herself caught by the evil Anti-Claus, it's up to Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter CHRISSIE CLAUS to travel to the K'un-L'un mountains in China to stage a rescue! Also in this issue, when Chrissie travels "Into the Black Forest" on a mission to get magic wood for Santa's workshop, she runs into big trouble she didn't expect.

It's the showdown between Santa's li'l eflin granddaughter CHRISSIE CLAUS and the evil Anti-Claus, featuring a special guest appearance by Sigma-Chi, Master of Claus Fu. Also in this issue, comics' shining goddess of light, FLARE, tells "The Christmas Story."

It's a Champions Christmas special, with a surprise visit from Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter, CHRISSIE CLAUS! And what a surprise it is! Because when it's time for Icestar and Icicle to make the Champions' annual visit to the Children's Hospital, it's Icicle who channels Chrissie! And the story Chrissie tells once they get there has a few surprises in it for Icestar, too! This classic Christmas treat is by Dennis Mallonee and Lou Manna. 28 pages, full color.

Santa's li'l elfin granddaughter is back for the holidays in this trade collection of her classic adventures from Adventures of Chrissie Claus #1-2, Flare #30, and Flare Adventures #18-19.