The Polar Express
Mini Edition
Published on 2. October 2014
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-78344-181-5 (ISBN)
Description
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.
"Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian
"Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times
"A thrilling tale." - Independent
"Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian
"Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times
"A thrilling tale." - Independent
Reviews / Votes
"You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book." * The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014 * "A magical Christmas tale that is not to be missed and shared with all the family." * Lovereading4Kids * "Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children." * Read it Daddy! Blog * "A book to keep and remember." * Newbury Weekly News, Caroline Franklin * "This classic tale is beautifully illustrated and helps children understand the value of presents." * Smallish *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
163 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-181-5 (9781783441815)
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Schweitzer Classification
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10/2019
Andersen Press Ltd
€10.50
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Person
Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and then for The Polar Express. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in October 2009.