THE POLAR EXPRESS
by Van Allsburg, Chris
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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Covina, California, 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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Details
- Bookseller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76263
- Title
- THE POLAR EXPRESS
- Author
- Van Allsburg, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- Children's Literature, Illustrated Books, Christmas, Caldecott Medal, Books into Film
Terms of Sale
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