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Cratchit: "A Christmas carol" continues

 Cratchit: A Christmas Carol Continues is a literary continuation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, re-examining its legacy through the life of Bob Cratchit years after Scrooge’s redemption.

The story explores success, obligation, deferred desire, and the emotional cost of gratitude when prosperity finally arrives. Familiar yet psychologically modern, Cratchit is designed for adaptation as a prestige holiday feature or limited series, offering audiences a character-driven Christmas story that lingers beyond the season.

A New Christmas Tradition

CRATCHIT: "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" CONTINUES isn't a retelling of the story.
It's a new chapter.
A continuation of one of the most beloved and frequently adapted works in literary history.

Adaptation Potential

Feature film

Limited series (3–4 episodes)

Annual prestige holiday release

 

Tone

Period drama

Grounded realism

Subtle humor

Emotional restraint

 

Why This Property Works

Public-domain source material

Built-in global recognition

Familiar characters viewed from an original perspective

Proven audience interest in Dickens adaptations

Designed to complement, not replace, the original

 

Rights Status

Film and television rights are currently available.

 

Contact

For film or television inquiries, please contact:

Robert Bouknight | Hollybridge Publishing | Darn Good Enterprises

bobb@darngood.com

"I got this book for Christmas. Started reading it 2 days ago and couldn't put it down. Brilliant sequel and true Dickens vibe."
Lynn D.
"I absolutely loved this book, definitely a read again book."
Cath D.
"Hope they make a film out of it or a series on tv."
Ann L.
"Brilliant read, I couldn't put it down, read it in a day."
Fiona M.
"I'm reading it at the moment; loving it. I do hope it's made into a film one day."
Pauline C.
"I enjoyed the book and it now will become my annual read along side A Christmas Carol."
Ken D.
"Started reading thinking OK give it a go then I was carried into Dickens world. Seamlessly it followed on from the original. A great read."
Gerry B.
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book in one sitting. Would make a great film or play! This will be my regular reading at Christmas alongside the original A Christmas Carol!!!"
Martin P.
"Time for a new Christmas movie."
Rose J.

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