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Catherine Doyle

Go on a magical adventure with Catherine Doyle as she reimagines Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

About The Author:

Catherine Doyle grew up in the West of Ireland. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Publishing. She is the author of the young adult trilogy Blood for Blood (Vendetta, Inferno and Mafiosa). Her award-winning and bestselling middle grade debut, The Storm Keeper's Island, is set on the magical island of Arranmore, where her grandparents grew up. The sequel, The Lost Tide Warriors, was published in July 2019. Catherine lives in Galway by the sea, but spends a lot of her time in London and the US.

About The Book:

'The Miracle on Ebenezer Street' is a stunning modern reimagining of Charles Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. George is about to spend his third Christmas without his mum. Since she died, George's life has felt dull and grey; his dad has thrown himself into his work and has no time for family, and definitely no time for Christmas. Then, George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop. There he finds a mysterious snow globe, which - though George can't quite understand how - appears to show a scene from George's past. A Christmas in which he and his family were together, and happy... That night, George and his dad are swept on an adventure to three Christmases - past, present, and future. With help from new friends, and just a touch of magic, can they begin living life in full colour again?

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An Introduction to 'The Miracle on Ebenezer Street'

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A Reading from 'The Miracle on Ebenezer Street'

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Catherine's Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about the protagonist, George?

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How did you approach retelling Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Do you have any advice for retelling a classic tale?

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How did you retell Christmas past, present and future?

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What was your favourite scene to write?

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How did you approach writing about an iconic character like Scrooge?

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How did you rewrite the ghost characters from 'A Christmas Carol'?

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Do you have any tips for writing magical stories?

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What other tips do you have for aspiring authors?

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Resource Download: 'The Miracle on Ebenezer Street' Extract