The Polar Express
by Van Allsburg, Chris
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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Webster, New York, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Muse Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2340224
- Title
- The Polar Express
- Author
- Van Allsburg, Chris
- Illustrator
- Van Allsburg, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Large Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1985
- Size
- 11x0x9
- Keywords
- CHILDREN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY JUVENILE HOLIDAYS PICTURE BOOK CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG POLAR EXPRESS BOOKS TO FILM CALDECOTT MEDAL
- X weight
- 20 oz
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