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Lost Thing
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 4,448 Ratings and 383 Reviews

Book Description
A boy scavenges the beach for his bottle top collection when he discovers a lost "thing"; a large, freakish creature that looks like a cross between a crab and a pot-bellied stove. Thus begins a witty and strange narrative set in a creepy, futuristic environment. Shaun Tan's artwork, collages comprised of such unusual elements as old textbook pages, oil paint, gears, and tubes, inspires young read... More
Book Information
PublisherLothian Books
BindingPaperback (8 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-100734410883
ISBN-13978-0734410887
Publication Date08/01/2008
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About Shaun Tan (Author) : Shaun Tan grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. In school he became known as the 'good drawer' which partly compensated for always being the shortest kid in every class. He grad... more
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1/15/2013 Claudine Gueh tagged as: I recommend, I read

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8/26/2010 Emily Grandin said: mechanical and rusty eye candy!
tags: Inspired me

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10/10/2009 LittleMissMachete tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me, I read, I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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10/10/2009 LittleMissMachete tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me, I read, I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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2/26/2008 Lynndy Bennett tagged as: I read, I recommend

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10/22/2007 Florence Ma said: Shaun Tan is one of my favorite illustrators. His mixed media illustrations are so original. The story is wonderful as well.

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