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The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition)

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by Chris Van Allsburg

HMH Books for Young Readers (2015)

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9780544580145

ISBN 10: 0544580141

genre: CHILDREN > FANTASY > HOLIDAYS

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A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . .   Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.  
For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes author’s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden "All Aboard" ornament.  

Reviews -

 “The best book about Santa.”-- Entertainment Weekly

“The Polar Express is magic indeed. ”— The New York Times

“The sumptuous pastel effects make this one of Van Allsburg's most treasured visions.”-- Newsweek 
 
“As always, the forms are sculptured, the perspectives as dazzling as they are audacious, the colors rich and elegant, the use of light and shadow masterly.”-- Horn Book Guide
 
“Even the most hardened Santa doubters might find in The Polar Express the faith to believe again.”— American Bookseller
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