Tom Tiddler's Ground: A Christmas Budget (1861)

By Charles Dickens

Book Overview

Tom Tiddler's Ground: A Christmas Budget is a novella written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. First published in 1861, the story is set in the fictional town of Tidbury, where a group of impoverished children gather to play a game called Tom Tiddler's Ground, which involves claiming ownership of a patch of land by touching it. The protagonist of the story is a young boy named Bob, who is the leader of the group. Bob is a kind-hearted and generous child who tries to help his friends in any way he can, despite his own poverty. One day, Bob and his friends stumble upon a hidden treasure, which they use to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.The novella is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of poverty, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas. Dickens' vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings bring the story to life, and his social commentary on the plight of the poor adds depth and meaning to the narrative.Overall, Tom Tiddler's Ground: A Christmas Budget is a charming and uplifting story that is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167166671
• ISBN13: 9781167166679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"