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Contributors | November 10, 2009

Zachary Lazar: IMG Evening's Empire

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Without knowing it, I'd always had two unspoken arrangements with the world. The first was that I would not trouble it with unpleasant conversation... Continue »
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    Evening's Empire: The Story of My Father's Murder

    Zachary Lazar

Polar Express Cassette

Polar Express Cassette Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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

Review:

"Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again."

Review:

"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."

Review:

"The Polar Express is magic indeed."

Review:

"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."

Review:

"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. 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."
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About the Author

The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children"s literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395492819
Read:
Hurt, William
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Author:
Allsburg, Chris Van
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Holidays & Festivals - Christmas
Copyright:
1989
Publication Date:
19891030
Binding:
Audio cassette (analogue)
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
0.0 x 0.0 in 0.1 lb
Media Run Time:
22 Minutes
Age Level:
04-08
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