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The Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg
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Description for The Polar Express
Paperback. Late on Christmas Eve 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. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: YBC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 292 x 6. Weight in Grams: 234.
Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic. 'Magical' Guardian 'Evocative and atmospheric' Sunday Times 'A thrilling tale' Independent ‘A nice treat to read to your young child’ Simon Mayo All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to receive 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.
Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic. 'Magical' Guardian 'Evocative and atmospheric' Sunday Times 'A thrilling tale' Independent ‘A nice treat to read to your young child’ Simon Mayo All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole! Follow one boy's journey to receive 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.
Product Details
Publisher
Andersen Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
242g
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783443338
SKU
V9781783443338
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Chris Van Allsburg
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.
Reviews for The Polar Express
"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."
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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 more