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A seasonal treat, a modern, lyrical re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic - 'A Christmas Carol' The book is specially designed for families to share during the Holiday Season, or for young competent readers to try for themselves. This is a beautiful picture book to treasure, with full colour images on every page. Grandfather Time is a magical clock he brings us the story of young Ebenezer, a boy who is not very caring and really hates sharing. One Christmas Eve, not so very long ago Grandfather Time decides to teach the boy a lesson. So with the help of his friends; the Ghosts of Past, Present and Future and with lessons to learn he brings forth the first tutor - a little golden-red King Charles spaniel, called Miss Ruby Heart. Will this unlikely pair be able to teach the boy the error of his ways? Or will he be doomed to be a scruffy, lonely teenager stuck forever in his own little world?

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9781916282698

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'Young Ebenezer A New Christmas Carol' ***** 5 Star Goodreads / The Magic Book Corner Clever rhymes accompanied by gorgeous illustrations will not only enchant with a magical tale, but also teach the little ones a little about the consequences of being selfish and unkind. ***** 5 Star Amazon Deb McEwan author Whenever I read a Rose English story I can imagine the setting and the ideal place to read it. Young Ebenezer would be perfect for a cold snowy day, sitting inside with the children by a glowing fire.

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Living on 'England's Green and Pleasant Land', among the gentle rolling hills of the Herefordshire Countryside, Rose's house is wall to wall books. She even has a 'Leaning Tower of Paperbacks'.Rose is a dreamer, preferring a simple & quiet life. Often spending time alone, although never lonely, being ever surrounded by great characters when lost in a good book.Working as a school librarian, and sharing her love of books with children, was the best job she ever had. However, life moves on and another chapter was only a page turn away. Now working in an entirely different library, in Hereford's Wye Valley NHS Trust Hospital, Rose spends her day cleaning and issuing 'Medical Equipment'.For Rose writing is a hobby, she is more a Read-a-holic. However, after winning FIRST PRIZE in a short story competition with 'The Magic of Grandfather Christmas' featured in 'Seasonal, Sweet and Suspenseful' she is inspired to transform the story into books for the young and the young at heart. Her children's books are often written as stories in verse with a general theme of friendship, caring and sharing with a touch of fantasy and magic. Rose has a little sidekick called Miss Ruby Heart a ruby red King Charles spaniel from the Grandfather Time Series. She features on the covers of 'Young Ebenezer' and is the Ghost of Christmas Past. She also has her own social media websites @MissRubyHeart1 I am an illustrator with extensive experience. I have worked creating illustrations for prints along with designs and cartoons for social media.Currently, I dedicate myself to children's audiences, I have successfully illustrated more than 20 children's books, adapting my style and technique to create magical, original characters that capture the essence of the story.

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