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A Christmas Carol is a book by Charles Dickens that is loved by many people. It is considered a classic and is a must-read during the Christmas season. The main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, is an old man who is mean, miserable, and bitter. He has no friends. However, on one cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts appear and take him on a scary journey. They show him the mistakes he has made and the negative impact he has had on others. Through this experience, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people around him.

Anthony Horowitz, the bestselling author of the Alex Rider novels, provides a light-hearted introduction to this book. Charles Dickens is a well-known figure in English literature. He is admired for his imagination, wit, and mastery of the English language. Dickens had a difficult childhood and was determined to improve his circumstances. In his early twenties, he worked as a parliamentary reporter and also wrote sketches of London life for newspapers and magazines. The publication of his book, Pickwick Papers, brought him the fame and fortune he desired. Dickens went on to write many other famous books, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities.