A Christmas Story

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A beloved classic of humorous Americana, this book inspired the iconic holiday film and live musical. First released in 1983, the film has become a Christmas staple, celebrated for its affectionate and wry portrayal of a family’s Christmas experiences during the Depression in small-town Indiana. This edition compiles the autobiographical humor that Jean Shepherd used to create the enduring film. Readers will enjoy young Ralphie Parker’s amusing discoveries, including the truth behind his decoder ring, the hilarious family feud over a risqué leg lamp, and Ralphie’s intense showdown with bullies Scut Farkas and Grover Dill. Central to the narrative is Ralphie’s relentless quest to convince Santa—or anyone—to gift him a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle, despite the adults’ warnings of “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” The stories, originally part of larger collections, come together to form an irresistible piece of Americana, equally capable of warming hearts and tickling funny bones, just like the film.