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A warm, funny read for kids, and an unexpectedly moving one for adults.
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The Lost Things is a humorous story about a boy who discovers a bizarre-looking creature whilst out collecting bottle-tops at the beach. Having guessed that it is lost, he tries to find out who owns it or where it belongs, but the problem is met with indifference by everyone else, who barely notice it's presence. Each is unhelpful in their own way; strangers, friends, parents all unwilling to entertain this uninvited interruption to day-to-day life. In spite of his better judgement, the boy feels sorry for this hapless creature, and attempts to find out where it belongs.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lost Thing has many qualities that are rare in books written for children:
It is clever, it is funny, it makes smart observations, it doesn't patronise, it appeals to both children & adults, it captures that feeling of what it is like to be young.
To top off the illustrations are quirky, intricate, original & cool.
Basically it is a super book & I can't recommend it enough.
It is clever, it is funny, it makes smart observations, it doesn't patronise, it appeals to both children & adults, it captures that feeling of what it is like to be young.
To top off the illustrations are quirky, intricate, original & cool.
Basically it is a super book & I can't recommend it enough.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just purchased this book I have to say that it excels in so many different areas and i was delighted upon opening my amazon parcel.
This book is a wonderful synergy of excellent production, style, poetry and artistry:
The physical construction of the book, for a paperback, is solid and wonderful to touch and oozes quality.
Stylistically the books character is consistantly eclectic and inventively playful it is a delight just to page throught the book without reading it.
The story itself is full of curious little quirks and has lovely pace and rythm.
This is a wonderful book for both children and adults alike and I would recommend it to you.
This book is a wonderful synergy of excellent production, style, poetry and artistry:
The physical construction of the book, for a paperback, is solid and wonderful to touch and oozes quality.
Stylistically the books character is consistantly eclectic and inventively playful it is a delight just to page throught the book without reading it.
The story itself is full of curious little quirks and has lovely pace and rythm.
This is a wonderful book for both children and adults alike and I would recommend it to you.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as a gift for special someone, and it was very well received. I could not help being intrigued,however ,and after spending 20 minutes just looking at the pictures on the inside of the cover, I was hooked.
The stories are enchanting, imaginative and I am sure equally enjoyable to adults and children alike. I will definitely buy more of Shaun Tan's books.
The stories are enchanting, imaginative and I am sure equally enjoyable to adults and children alike. I will definitely buy more of Shaun Tan's books.
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The Lost Thing
I discovered this book at the Junior School where I listen to readers twice a week. It was used as the basis for a project for Years 5&6. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LeoFab
Weird and wonderful
This book is a must ! Don't let the picture book format fool you ; this is a book for children and adults alike. I teach 10/11 year olds and they were spellbound. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mumsie
Wonderful, odd and very touching.
This book is a little wonder. Shaun Tan has managed to craft a beautiful and pretty moving story. It's certainly not just a book for children - it speaks to people of all... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Customer
The lost thing - interesting read
I bought this for my 7 year old son. It is a book that is fun to read, interesting to look at and promoted thought and conversation afterwards. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicky L
The same breed
I have read Shaun Tan's books on my own, I have shared them with people of my age (chronologically soon 70)
and their adult children - and I have guided and been guided... Read more
and their adult children - and I have guided and been guided... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ulf Kjellin
The genius of Shaun Tan
I recently discovered Shaun Tans work, It's brilliant and I just wish there was more of it.
The Lost Thing is just pure imagination. Read more
The Lost Thing is just pure imagination. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Joeman
Shaun Tan - Lost Thing
This is an excellent story for children and grown-ups alike. Wonderful illustrations and a very witty dialogue would make this an excellent addition to anyone's book shelf.
Published 18 months ago by Poohbaa
Truly original
This book is a delight, the illustrations are superb and the text witty and thought provoking. Love it!
Published on 3 April 2010 by BeccaS
the lost thing-by shaun tan
while visiting my brother in germany and scanning along his bookshelf for something new to read i came across this book ..... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Ms. E. P. Marquis
Flamingo Recaptured
Shaun Tan's fable about a thing that is lost in a city addresses a variety of social concerns, some of which I will touch on shortly. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by thisnameisalive
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