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| Original Title: | The Lost Thing |
| ISBN: | 1894965108 (ISBN13: 9781894965101) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Picture Book of the Year - Honour Book (2001), Aurealis Award for Convenor's Award for Excellence (2000) |
Shaun Tan
Hardcover | Pages: 32 pages Rating: 4.33 | 4789 Users | 353 Reviews
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A kid finds a lost 'thing' on the beach where he's scavenging for his bottle-top collection. The thing is a large, freakish creature but no-one else really notices it--it's simply not a part of their familiar day-to-day reality. So the kid takes it upon himself to try to find where the lost thing belongs... The Lost Thing is a gently humorous story that will be read and enjoyed by a wide range of ages. While the narrative is full of typical thoughts of an observant and caring young person, the illustrations provide a surreal and thought-provoking backdrop for this 'lost dog story' with a definite twist. The Lost Thing is the first book that Shaun Tan both wrote and illustrated.
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| Title | : | The Lost Thing |
| Author | : | Shaun Tan |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 32 pages |
| Published | : | November 30th 2004 by Simply Read Books (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Picture Books. Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Fantasy. Fiction. Art |
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Ratings: 4.33 From 4789 Users | 353 ReviewsCriticism About Books The Lost Thing
It's strange that something so large can be missed (unseen) by so many people, even the main character's parents when it clearly takes up half the living room! The fact the conversation shifts so quickly and easily suggests that life is too fast paced to enjoy or too full of flashy attention-grabbing objects. It points to the acceptance of routine without stopping to appreciate life itself. I liked the image of the arrow he was following which was juxtaposed against the usual arrows which wereI won this absolutely delightful signed copy of 'The Lost Thing' by Shaun Tan. It is brilliantly done, very cleverly illustrated, and a beautiful little story. Shaun Tan is a wonderfully talented Aussie, and everyone should have a copy of this book in their collection!
I'm not sure whether I liked this book or not. It covers themes such as travelling, beaches and families but I also think it implies that it is not always okay to take something off the street thinking it is 'lost'. To enjoy this book more I think there needs to be more to the book in the sense of characters and context. If I was to use this book in schools I would ask the children what they would do if they were in that situation and change the setting.
Well, Ive loved the other books Ive read by this author-illustrator, and he recently won an Oscar for a film adaptation of this book (an Academy Award winning animation short Ive not seen, yet) so I was sufficiently curious to get and read a copy of the book. And, yes, I want to see the film; I can see it being an excellent short.Its probably not fair that I compare all Tans books with the brilliant The Arrival or even The Red Tree; those books are so amazing. This one is terrific too.
This picture book has gorgeous art - but then I would expect nothing less from the author. The story however was not as engaging as his other work. Still, I'd get a library copy just so you can ogle the artwork.
The humor in this book - both written and visual - make it arguably my favourite picture book of all time. The fact that the much of the art (including the cover) playfully references some of my favourite artists doesn't hurt, either.I'm adding to this review to mention that the animated short film of 'The Lost Thing' - many years in the making - has just this year (2011) made the shortlist for the academy awards. And so it should. The story's comments on isolation, community, society and
This incredible book was made into an academy award winning short film. The Australian artist and illustrator, Shaun Tan, is the Midas of the visual world. His innovative illustrations speak volumes.Plot: A boy , still curious due to his youth, discovers an odd creature at the beach, a 'Thing' that appears lost. In this mundane monotonous world of sepia, The Lost Thing, goes by relatively unnoticed. The boy sets out to find the Lost Thing a home. Themes: The Lost Thing explores how curiosity and
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