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The Polar Express

Average rating
5 out of 5
Based on 995 Ratings and 995 Reviews

Book Description
Since its publication in 1985, Chris Van Allsburg's holiday classic has sold millions of copies and has come to signify the essential spirit of Christmas for countless readers. Now, after more than twenty-five celebrated years of publication, the Caldecott Award-winning The Polar Express is available as a read-along e-book, featuring dramatic audio of the timeless tale as read by Liam Neeson. Read... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
BindingKindle Edition (56 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-10B006K2WXOI
Publication Date10/28/1985
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About Chris Van Allsburg (Author) : Chris Van Allsburg is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Chris Van Allsburg include Widows Broom, Jumanji, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes:... more
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Reader Comments
1/8/2015 Laura Pope said: Beautiful i eve.ry way
tags: I read

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12/14/2011 Alyssa Rixe

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11/23/2010 Alisa Davis

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1/3/2010 Nancy S. Miller Illustration said: Inspired and read his books. Working in pastels I admire how he uses the medium.
tags: Inspired me, I read

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12/5/2009 Ronnie Kauffman tagged as: I read

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11/17/2009 jacklyn curb said:
This seasonal book touches on the magic that can happen when you believe. A young boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole, and has an amazing experience that he remembers for the rest of his life. There is not a lot of text, but what is there is rich with adjectives that paint a vivid image... more

tags: great holiday book, I recommend, I read

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9/23/2009 Jennifer Cobb tagged as: I read

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9/20/2009 Donna Marie tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me

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9/8/2008 Deborah Jackson said: Hauntingly beautiful!!!
tags: I recommend, Inspired me

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2/16/2008 Andi Butler tagged as: I recommend

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8/31/2007 Amy Moreno tagged as: I Read

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8/28/2007 Susan Mitchell tagged as: I Read

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8/8/2007 Matthew Payne said: Any Chris Van Allsburg really.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me

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4/15/2007 Little Willow tagged as: I Read

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1/27/2007 Tracy O'Daniel

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