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The Polar Express

with Audio CD Read by Liam Neeson

Author: Chris Van Allsburg  

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Discover the magical Christmas classic with a book and audio CD read by Liam Neeson.

Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.

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Summary

Discover the magical Christmas classic with a book and audio CD read by Liam Neeson.

Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.

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Description

Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him- the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring.Liam Neeson's gravitas lends the story just the right sense of magic and possibility in the book and CD edition.

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Critic Reviews

"You could do no better. Bittersweet, beautifully told, trad book." The New Review (Supp.To the Observer) Christmas Books 2014 "A magical Christmas tale that is not to be missed and shared with all the family." Lovereading4Kids "Utterly perfect Christmas tale. One of the most atmospheric and perfectly paced Christmas stories ever written for children." Read it Daddy! Blog "A book to keep and remember." Newbury Weekly News, Caroline Franklin "This classic tale is beautifully illustrated and helps children understand the value of presents." Smallish

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About the Author

Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and then for The Polar Express. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in October 2009.

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Product Details

Publisher
Andersen Press Ltd
Published
5th October 2017
Pages
32
ISBN
9781783445684

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