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The Polar Express [With Cardboard Ornament] by Van Allsburg, Chris

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Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0395389496
Book Title
Polar Express
Item Length
11.7 in
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Publication Year
1985
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.5 in
Author
Chris Van Allsburg
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Item Width
9.3 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz
Number of Pages
32 Pages

About this product

Product Information

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0395389496
ISBN-13
9780395389492
eBay Product ID (ePID)
597940

Product Key Features

Book Title
Polar Express
Author
Chris Van Allsburg
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains, Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Publication Year
1985
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11.7 in
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz, 3.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Age Range
4-7
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.V266po 1985
Publication Date
1985-10-28
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions., As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly., "The Polar Express Is Magic Indeed.", "One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.", "Even the Most Hardened Santa Doubters Might Find in the Polar Expressthe Faith to Believe Again.", "Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again." American Bookseller "As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly." Horn Book Guide "The Polar Express is magic indeed." The New York Times "The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions." Newsweek "One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder." Amazon.com, One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Van Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder., "The sumptuous pastel effects-train lights seen through falling snow and a vertiginous overhead view, from Santa's sleigh, of his popular city-make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions.", "As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly."
Copyright Date
1985
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
85-010907
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Dewey Edition
22

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