The Lost Thing
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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
Publisher | Simply Read Books |
Binding | Hardcover (8 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 1894965108 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1894965101 |
Publication Date | 11/30/2004 |
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10/10/2009 LittleMissMachete tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me, I read, I recommend, Inspired me, I read
10/10/2009 LittleMissMachete tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me, I read, I recommend, Inspired me, I read
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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