The Polar Express
by Van Allsburg, Chris
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG+/VG+
- Seller
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New Harbor, Maine, 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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Details
- Bookseller
- AcornBooksNH (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012760
- Title
- The Polar Express
- Author
- Van Allsburg, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Jacket Condition
- VG+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1985
- Bookseller catalogs
- Childrens Books; Book to Film;
Terms of Sale
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- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- First Edition
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