The Polar Express
Mini Edition
Published on 3. October 2019
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-78344-926-2 (ISBN)
Description
Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic, with this gifty, miniature hardback edition.
"Magical" Guardian
"Evocative and atmospheric" Sunday Times
"A thrilling tale" Independent
All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to recieve a very special gift from Santa himself: a bell that only true believers in Father Christmas can hear ring. Discover the beloved Christmas classic that inspired the blockbuster family favourite movie starring Tom Hanks.
"Magical" Guardian
"Evocative and atmospheric" Sunday Times
"A thrilling tale" Independent
All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to recieve a very special gift from Santa himself: a bell that only true believers in Father Christmas can hear ring. Discover the beloved Christmas classic that inspired the blockbuster family favourite movie starring Tom Hanks.
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: 186 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
165 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-926-2 (9781783449262)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
10/2014
Andersen Press Ltd
€28.65
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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.