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Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol

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Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol

by Lindsay Price

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	91 pages
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'Humbug High' is alive and well. It's the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge adapted for a new generation. It shows how a grumpy principal with a poor reputation can change his life by accepting the true meaning of Christmas.

Scrooge was a nasty man, on the naughty list year after year. He was the principal of Humbug High, a gloomy place where the students were neglected and the staff feared for their jobs. Scrooge's only concern was money, and he would stop at nothing to make a profit, even if it meant exploiting his students and staff.

One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge was visited by three spirits. The first spirit showed him his past, and Scrooge saw how his greed had turned him into a lonely and miserable man. The second spirit showed him his present, and Scrooge saw how his actions were hurting the people around him. The third spirit showed him his future, and Scrooge saw how his greed and misery would eventually lead to his death.

The spirits' visits scared Scrooge straight. He realized the error of his ways, and he vowed to change his life. Scrooge started by giving money to the poor and by spending more time with his family and friends. He also started treating his students and staff with respect, and he made sure that Humbug High was a place where everyone felt welcome.

Scrooge's transformation was a miracle. He went from being the most hated man in town to being the most loved. He learned that money isn't everything, and that true happiness comes from giving to others. Scrooge's story is a reminder that it's never too late to change your life for the better.

There's a Scrooge in all of us. We all have the potential to be selfish and greedy. But we also have the potential to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving. The choice is up to us.

Humbug High is a story that will warm your heart and make you believe in the power of redemption. It's a story that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.

So if you're looking for a heartwarming and inspiring Christmas story, then Humbug High is the perfect book for you.