Polar Express.
by VAN ALLSBURG, Chris
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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Springfield, Massachusetts, 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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Details
- Bookseller
- Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 51426
- Title
- Polar Express.
- Author
- VAN ALLSBURG, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- 0395389496, Children's Literature, Caldecott Medal, CHRISTMAS, Books To Film
Terms of Sale
Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB
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Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB
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- Jacket
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