Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean and miserable man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve three ghosts visit him and take him on a frightening journey to show him what is wrong with his life. Can Scrooge change and learn to become a better person? A series of well-known classic stories by world-famous authors that have been chosen and adapted to appeal to young teenagers. Fact Files give historical and cultural background information A clear introduction gives information about the author Character spreads introduce the people from each story Detailed Before and After Reading activities help and check understanding New specific pages for Exam Practice and Vocabulary Building Reflection Boxes throughout the stories help understanding, and draw links with the students’ own lives Life skills spreads introduce themes from each story allowing students to make connections with contemporary issues and develop all-important life skills PLUS: Cyber Homework and free online resources for each title on helbling-ezone.com Audio CD for each title