THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Van Allsburg, Chris
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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Columbus, Ohio, 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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- Bookseller
- Karen Wickliff - Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- w201028907
- Title
- THE POLAR EXPRESS
- Author
- Van Allsburg, Chris
- Illustrator
- Chris Van Allsburg
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Childrens Christmas Fantasy Santa Believe North Pole Reindeer Bell
- Bookseller catalogs
- Juvenile; Holiday;
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Karen Wickliff - Books
All prices are net to everyone. Credit cards are accepted through the Biblio site. Checks are accepted payable to Karen Wickliff and sent to 3527 N. High St., Columbus OH 43214. Additional information and questions answered at 614-263-2903, 11:30-5:30 Eastern Time or by chance at other times. Returns are accepted up to thirty days of receipt. Occasionally, extra shipping charges will apply for heavy items shipping long distances or with special requirements.
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