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Christmas Parcel: Sequel to Charles Dickens' Classic "A Christmas Carol"
What if, without knowing it, you began to follow the same dark path as Ebenezer Scrooge…?Ebenezer Scrooge is dead. Timothy Cratchit has grown into a young man who is terrified of poverty--willing to forfeit Christmas to chase the opportunity for monetary profit. And Scrooge, living or not, is determined not to allow Tim to follow in his footsteps...by whatever ghostly means necessary.“Christmas Parcel” is written by a great lover of Charles Dickens, true to the spirit of that cherished author while delivering something completely unexpected. If you enjoy the nostalgic richness of a Victorian Christmas, the thrills and chills of a good haunting, and a cozy read you can curl up with by the fire, you will love this tale.Step back into Dickens’ London once more with “Christmas Parcel” today!
68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2013
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Alydia Rackham
125 books147 followersYou don’t have to be afraid when you read my books. Well—you might be terrified for the hero, because his arch-nemesis has him at gunpoint with his back to the river Thames, demanding that he hand over the code that could spell the downfall of Europe…
But you’ll never have to squint, worrying that the romantic scene is about to get FAR too steamy—or that, in a tirade, someone is about to spew a stream of obscenities that will make you want to shut the book and go take a shower.
I don’t write sexual scenes in my books. EVER. And I do not use profanity. EVER. And yes, God lives in my stories. He is the deep foundation—you can FEEL Him.
Yet, I can prove without a shadow of a doubt that WITHOUT ANYTHING risqué, you can still have the adventure of a lifetime between these pages. You’ll hold your breath, you’ll laugh, you’ll sit on the edge of your chair, you’ll stay up till two in the morning pinned to the page—and you might even cry. In fact, I’ll bet on that. And I HATE it when writers are lazy and tacky and beat you over the head with some philosophical or theological point they’re trying to make, instead of just TELLING THE STORY. So, I avoid that at all costs. Still not sold? Well, give one of these books a try. Go ahead—any of them! Whether we’re speeding through space, breaking through the ice on a frozen river, galloping on a chariot across the desert or running up the Asbru bridge chased by wolves…you’re still safe with me.
But you’ll never have to squint, worrying that the romantic scene is about to get FAR too steamy—or that, in a tirade, someone is about to spew a stream of obscenities that will make you want to shut the book and go take a shower.
I don’t write sexual scenes in my books. EVER. And I do not use profanity. EVER. And yes, God lives in my stories. He is the deep foundation—you can FEEL Him.
Yet, I can prove without a shadow of a doubt that WITHOUT ANYTHING risqué, you can still have the adventure of a lifetime between these pages. You’ll hold your breath, you’ll laugh, you’ll sit on the edge of your chair, you’ll stay up till two in the morning pinned to the page—and you might even cry. In fact, I’ll bet on that. And I HATE it when writers are lazy and tacky and beat you over the head with some philosophical or theological point they’re trying to make, instead of just TELLING THE STORY. So, I avoid that at all costs. Still not sold? Well, give one of these books a try. Go ahead—any of them! Whether we’re speeding through space, breaking through the ice on a frozen river, galloping on a chariot across the desert or running up the Asbru bridge chased by wolves…you’re still safe with me.
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December 15, 2022
3.5 rounded down. A quick free read for Kindle from Amazon.
It's always fun to "visit" alternative worlds of fictional characters to see how the Cratchit family fared. I read Marley awhile ago, and that's also a good theory of how Scrooge started.
It's always fun to "visit" alternative worlds of fictional characters to see how the Cratchit family fared. I read Marley awhile ago, and that's also a good theory of how Scrooge started.
December 21, 2018
A nice novella that takes the Scrooge tale into the future --- seven years, to be exact. In this new scenario, the now beloved Ebenezer Scrooge has passed away and those who loved him like the Cratchit's take turns caring for his fine headstone and light the lamps that illuminate his final resting place.
However, it seems that the young businessman Tim Cratchit has lost his way. He is visited briefly by his departed "Uncle Ebenezer" who advises him that he has procured a Spirit who will be visiting Tim that night, Christmas Eve, at the stroke of midnight.
Tim is awakened at the toll of twelve by a Ghost named Chance. Chance shows Tim various versions of potential futures and none of them end to Tim's liking. He takes his personal lesson from this and awakens Christmas morning with newfound hope and full of gratitude for the lengths Uncle Scrooge went to by setting this up. A nice tale with familiar characters you will enjoy spending some holiday reading time with!
However, it seems that the young businessman Tim Cratchit has lost his way. He is visited briefly by his departed "Uncle Ebenezer" who advises him that he has procured a Spirit who will be visiting Tim that night, Christmas Eve, at the stroke of midnight.
Tim is awakened at the toll of twelve by a Ghost named Chance. Chance shows Tim various versions of potential futures and none of them end to Tim's liking. He takes his personal lesson from this and awakens Christmas morning with newfound hope and full of gratitude for the lengths Uncle Scrooge went to by setting this up. A nice tale with familiar characters you will enjoy spending some holiday reading time with!
March 5, 2016
Ebeneezer Scrooge is dead. He showed one family and one city that it was never too late to change and be the kind of person we all should be, especially for Tiny Tim. Now, Timothy is grown into a fine young man, although struggling to find his own way in the world. What choices are to be made and where will life take him? Sometimes one small decision can change the entire course of a person's life and Tim must find the right path.
Alydia Rackham has created what can surely become a holiday classic. Written in true Dickensian style, this sequel to "A Christmas Carol" is a beautiful representation of holiday magic and the spirit that pervades the universe when one person finds what truly lies in the heart of kindness, love, and generosity.
Grab a box of tissues and a pot of hot tea, curl up with your favorite blanket and enjoy this inspiring slice of Christmas Spirit!
Alydia Rackham has created what can surely become a holiday classic. Written in true Dickensian style, this sequel to "A Christmas Carol" is a beautiful representation of holiday magic and the spirit that pervades the universe when one person finds what truly lies in the heart of kindness, love, and generosity.
Grab a box of tissues and a pot of hot tea, curl up with your favorite blanket and enjoy this inspiring slice of Christmas Spirit!
December 4, 2013
I really enjoyed this book, especially here right before Christmas! I think my favorite line(s) were:
"For fear is the weapon of the Enemy-the sharpest and swiftest sword that he uses to cut man off from the life he is meant to lead. If a man is afraid, he can be certain that the Evil One is trying to foil him."
That section just really spoke to me.
Very nice addition to the A Christmas Carol book.
"For fear is the weapon of the Enemy-the sharpest and swiftest sword that he uses to cut man off from the life he is meant to lead. If a man is afraid, he can be certain that the Evil One is trying to foil him."
That section just really spoke to me.
Very nice addition to the A Christmas Carol book.
August 16, 2023
Content:
Language: None.
Violence: None. Just mild peril feelings with the ghosts visiting.
Sexual: Mild. There is some kissing between married couples but nothing more than that.
As a sort of sequel to A Christmas Carol, this was okay. It follows Tiny Tim, not so tiny anymore, but a young man at a crossroads. At about 80 some pages, it did a credible job on the plot. Tim is portrayed as being incredibly worried about once again being poor as when he was a child, and he is beginning to show a similar trajectory as our favorite humbugging miser.
The story takes us through Tim's own experience with spirits and a look at his own opportunities and possibilities for the future depending on his choices. It's a short read and was interesting, but I admit it felt a bit forced to me. Could've been my mood. I will say that the author kept the tone and feel of Dickens's classic in a deft way. I was impressed with how she imitated his style to keep the feel of the original.
It was fun, enjoyable read, but it didn't wow me in a new way.
Language: None.
Violence: None. Just mild peril feelings with the ghosts visiting.
Sexual: Mild. There is some kissing between married couples but nothing more than that.
As a sort of sequel to A Christmas Carol, this was okay. It follows Tiny Tim, not so tiny anymore, but a young man at a crossroads. At about 80 some pages, it did a credible job on the plot. Tim is portrayed as being incredibly worried about once again being poor as when he was a child, and he is beginning to show a similar trajectory as our favorite humbugging miser.
The story takes us through Tim's own experience with spirits and a look at his own opportunities and possibilities for the future depending on his choices. It's a short read and was interesting, but I admit it felt a bit forced to me. Could've been my mood. I will say that the author kept the tone and feel of Dickens's classic in a deft way. I was impressed with how she imitated his style to keep the feel of the original.
It was fun, enjoyable read, but it didn't wow me in a new way.
March 2, 2025
Refreshing and engaging
I have always loved old Scrooge and his ghosts of Christmas. This is like the next generation, showing where we can stumble or change our path by decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I have always loved old Scrooge and his ghosts of Christmas. This is like the next generation, showing where we can stumble or change our path by decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
December 21, 2019
Dicken's characters, a modest extension of the Christmas Carol story-line, with zero pathos. So not Dickensian at all.
April 20, 2022
Wow, a Christmas Carol sequel?! Yes, please!
I found this little gem randomly on KU. A Christmas Carol is my FAVORITE Christmas story and I knew I HAD to read it!
I wasn't disappointed. This does feel much shorter than the original, and a tad less about Christmas itself, but I felt it did pay homage to the original and keep the same spirit.
In this tale Tiny Tim has grown up, and while he doesn't abhor Christmas, like Scrooge, he seems to be making money his priority in life. It gets especially bad once Mr. Scrooge dies, as Tim feels nobody would provide for the family like Scrooge did and that he must do his best to keep his family well standing.
From the afterlife, Scrooge sees this and is disappointed and so.....he sends Tiny Tim a Chance.
Tim only meets one spirit. But he gets his Chance before he's ruined his entire life and for that, once again, he is grateful to Ebenezer. It was a cute story and a reminder that while every decision we make can change everything, if we choose to concentrate on our family and love, life will be bearable and beautiful.
I found this little gem randomly on KU. A Christmas Carol is my FAVORITE Christmas story and I knew I HAD to read it!
I wasn't disappointed. This does feel much shorter than the original, and a tad less about Christmas itself, but I felt it did pay homage to the original and keep the same spirit.
In this tale Tiny Tim has grown up, and while he doesn't abhor Christmas, like Scrooge, he seems to be making money his priority in life. It gets especially bad once Mr. Scrooge dies, as Tim feels nobody would provide for the family like Scrooge did and that he must do his best to keep his family well standing.
From the afterlife, Scrooge sees this and is disappointed and so.....he sends Tiny Tim a Chance.
Tim only meets one spirit. But he gets his Chance before he's ruined his entire life and for that, once again, he is grateful to Ebenezer. It was a cute story and a reminder that while every decision we make can change everything, if we choose to concentrate on our family and love, life will be bearable and beautiful.
January 1, 2021
This story is a seamless transition from Dicken’s A Christmas Carol.
I loved that Timothy Cratchet now has his own story conclusion. He’s forgotten some of the lessons that Scrooge taught him through his own transformation. In this continuation, Scrooge sends the spirit Chance to give Timothy the shake up that he desperately needs. Tim had lost his focus on the things that truly mattered. The spirit Chance was perfect in how he showed Tim what he needed to see and in the way Chance brought them from scene to scene using his hat to open different portals of time.
This is a great read that will warm your heart.
I loved that Timothy Cratchet now has his own story conclusion. He’s forgotten some of the lessons that Scrooge taught him through his own transformation. In this continuation, Scrooge sends the spirit Chance to give Timothy the shake up that he desperately needs. Tim had lost his focus on the things that truly mattered. The spirit Chance was perfect in how he showed Tim what he needed to see and in the way Chance brought them from scene to scene using his hat to open different portals of time.
This is a great read that will warm your heart.
December 27, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I have never read the Dickens classic Christmas Carol (but who can seriously claim they are not familiar with it??), but I really felt this book was in keeping with the time period, and a similar feel as the original. It was nice to find out what Tiny Tim and the remainder of the Cratchit family has been up to all these long years! And I LOVED the Spirit of Chance! What a fantastic addition this is to traditional Christmas literature! :)
March 28, 2024
This story is a continuation of "A Christmas Carol" but from the viewpoint of Timothy Crachit later on in his life. I loved the seamless way this story flows from Dicken's novel and the immersion of the characters and time period. It is rich with imagery and is both thought provoking and imaginative. Beautifully done!
Content:
Sexual: none
Violence: none
Language: none
Content:
Sexual: none
Violence: none
Language: none
December 24, 2020
Sweet holiday story
This sequel to “A Christmas Carol” with Tiny Tim as the main character was the perfect story for me this crazy 2020 Christmas season. If you need a little happy jump this season, read this short story and find out what happens to a grown up Tim.
This sequel to “A Christmas Carol” with Tiny Tim as the main character was the perfect story for me this crazy 2020 Christmas season. If you need a little happy jump this season, read this short story and find out what happens to a grown up Tim.
December 28, 2021
The story of Tiny Tim grown up who is too involved with his business and making money so Scrooge has a spirit named "Chance" come to him and show him the error of his ways.
Nice short holiday novella on Kindle.
Nice short holiday novella on Kindle.
January 10, 2014
An excellent read in the same vein as the original. Destined to be a classic. Don't miss your chance to read Alydia Rackham's "Christmas Parcel."
April 28, 2014
A sequel to A Christmas Carol after Tiny Tim grows up and is headed down the path to Scrooge-dom. The story line and style are true to Dickens.
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