A seasonal classic brought up to date by two giants of kids fiction. Can a school play of A Christmas Carol help Harrys dad to find the spirit of Christmas? Harry Gruber is feeling pretty nervousand not just because hes Scrooge in his schools Christmas play. Whats really got him worried is that his very busy father is coming to watch the performance. Harrys pretty sure Dad wont even stay till the curtain goes up. Hell have to shoot off to take care of businesslike always. Will the plays message of Christmas cheer reach his fathers distracted heart?