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The Polar Express
The Polar Express
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
ISBN-13: 9780395492819
ISBN-10: 0395492815
Publication Date: 10/30/1989
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Audio Cassette
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8 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed The Polar Express on
Helpful Score: 3
I know this is a classic book, and it certainly has wonderful illustrations; however, if your family doesn't do Santa, be warned that this is not the book for you. I also don't personally care for the "magic of childhood lost in adulthood" theme, maybe because I am lucky enough to be in the midst of a magical adulthood. In any case, as with most of Van Allsburg's work, it's best to preview this one before bringing it into your home.
JTG avatar reviewed The Polar Express on + 280 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful Christmas story by C. Van Allsburg!
grammyteach avatar reviewed The Polar Express on + 192 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I love this children's story about the power of belief and wonder. The illustrations are magnificent!
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Helpful Score: 1
This is a Trumpet Special Edition Hardcover Book
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This is a wonderful christmas story. My kids and I read it often.
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Beautiful story and illustrations. A classic that I read as a child that I now read to my children.
ladystyx avatar reviewed The Polar Express on + 440 more book reviews
this is a study Guide.
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For twenty years, The Polar Express has been a worldwide bestseller and Christmas classic. To commemorate this special anniversary, this heirloom gift edition has been created. The slipcase holds a cloth copy of the book, which includes a distinctive bookplate designed by author Chris Van Allsburg exclusively for this edition. A perfect keepsake for any family, this beautiful edition can be handed down to each new generation of readers.

This is a beautiful book.