The Arrival (Hardcover)
In this wordless graphic novel, Tan captures the struggles and joy of the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images which tell the story of a man who leaves his homeland and his family to build a better life. Young adult.
Author:
Shaun Tan
Illustrator:
Shaun Tan
Edition:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Print Length:
128
ISBN:
0439895294
Item Weight:
1.8 lbs
Item Dimensions:
0.5" x 11.8" x 8.9"
About the Author:
Shaun Tan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Arrival, Tales from Outer Suburbia, Tales from the Inner City, Rules of Summer, and The Singing Bones. He received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2011 and won an Academy Award for the adaptation of his picture book The Lost Thing (from Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan). Shaun lives in Melbourne, Australia.
Editorial Reviews:
Praise for The Arrival, A New York Times Best Illustrated Book Book Sense Book of the Year -- Honor Book, World Fantasy Award -- Best Artist, An ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens, A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book, A Publishers Weekly Best Book New York Magazine's Top Comic Book, A School Library Journal Best Book" Mesmerizing... Such visual eloquence can only motivate readers to seek out any future graphic novels from Shaun Tan, regardless of where they might be shelved." -- New York Times Book Review"
Astonishing." -- The Washington Post"
A wordless tour de force." -- Time Out New York Kids*
"A silent, fantastical masterpiece... Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form." -- Booklist, starred review*
"An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, perfectly crafted for maximum effect." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review*
"Few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
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