The Polar Express; 30th Anniversary Edition

New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/new. Physical Info: 0.5" H x 9.2" L x 11.6" W (1.0 lbs) 32 pages. Features: Ikids , Illustrated , Price on Product. 14th printing. Maroon cloth boards w/silver embossed snow bell on front and silver lettering on spine; silver snowy paste down and endpaper; comes with keepsake ornament & bonus audio read by Liam Neeson. Secure ship w/track #. The Caldecott Medal winner. Accelerated Reader® Info Quiz # (Quiz Name): 5240 (Polar Express) Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grade Point Value: 0.5 This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament. A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is showcased with a bold new jacket design and expanded interior layout. The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.