THE POLAR EXPRESS
by VAN ALLSBURG, CHRIS
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- FINE IN NEAR FINE DUST JACKET
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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BURLINGTON, Wisconsin, United States
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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
- JOHN LUTSCHAK BOOKS (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- COLLECTI012832I
- Title
- THE POLAR EXPRESS
- Author
- VAN ALLSBURG, CHRIS
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - FINE IN NEAR FINE DUST JACKET
- Edition
- FIRST EDITION
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO
- Place of Publication
- BOSTON
- Date Published
- PUB 1985
- Keywords
- SIGNED BY AUTHOR/ARTIST ON THE TITLE PAGE AND WINNER OF THE 1986, CALDECOTT AWARD, CHILDREN'S BOOK, SIGNED, CALDECOTT AWARD, FILM TIE-IN
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