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by Shaun Tan (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 1 pages
  • Publisher: Lothian Children's Books; illustrated edition edition (12 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0734406940
  • ISBN-13: 978-0734406941
  • Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 23.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 506,143 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey to a mysterious country; a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown? This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to those who have made the journey. Ages 10+.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable achievement, 27 Feb 2007
By N. Hynes (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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I would recommend this book on the strength and beauty of the drawings alone, but I am happy to say that it also tells a moving, compelling story. It captures well that first encounter with a new country, the "arrival" when one is geting to know a new place, new language, new foods and trying to make sense of it all. Is this world safer than the one you've left behind? What dangers forced you to leave?

Through using elements of fantasy, it avoids an easy exoticism and prevents us from patronising the main characters -- we don't understand this world either, can't read its language, don't recognise its animals or know how its machines work. We aren't sure what is safe and what is not. We would like to believe the world is benign, but we don't know, and there seem infinite possiblities for things to go wrong. In this tension, it also captures the importance of the kindness of strangers and of fellow immigrants, whose sometimes painful back-stories are conveyed beautifully and concisely in one or two pages of images.

All this, without the use of words. A remarkable achievement.

I am an immigrant by choice, not necessity (as are many of the characters in this story), but I know what I will be giving my friends and relatives for years to come.



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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Our world through strangers' eyes, 26 Jan 2007
By Jack Shuttleworth (Coventry, UK) - See all my reviews
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Leave those you love behind to face a fearful future. Arrive in a bewildering place - strange and uncaring. Slowly friendly strangers help you move around, make sense of bizarre food, and begin to make sense of this place. Every good person has tale to tell. Most have beautiful surreal pets too. A testament to one of the bravest acts of humanity - to leave everything behind and seek a future for you and your family in another world.

Shaun Tan has produced another work that combines the surreal with profound human experience. This is more clearly aimed at a older audience - some adults found the 'picture book' format a barrier to engaging with 'The Red Tree'. The artwork and presentation is beautifully done - the paper is detailed like aged documents - spots of mould or cracks where a picture has been kept in a pocket - give a feel of a treasured scrapbook of life-changing moments.

The book is wordless - and unlike his previous works, has many smaller drawings (some can be seen at his website). They are all pencilled with subtle colours added, giving a more sombre feel that previous works, but the story and his wonderful details quickly capture your full attention.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant novel., 27 Nov 2007
This review is from: The Arrival (Hardcover)
While it doesn't take long to "read", its artwork is just so captivating. The reason I put read in quotes is that there aren't any words, just pictures. But the artwork that is there, is just outstanding. You could take forever just engrossed in the beautiful artwork that is inside of this book. The story that is told through this artwork is really great. Its basically the story of a man who travels to a new place and is dependent on the kindness of strangers. All in all, a great story that everyone should take a look at. May I also recommend The Fates by Tino Georgiou. A Brilliant novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Arrival
A beautiful book, the illustrations are stunning and the story very moving. Although it's a picture book, the story is more suitable for older children and adults. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mrs. S. Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Primary six review - The Arrival
The Arrival is an ace graphic story.

It's cool because you can make your own story from the illustrations. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars shaun tan-the arrival
a beautiful book with no words just drawings. if you are into art and animation you will love this book.
Published 4 months ago by A. dungay

5.0 out of 5 stars The Arrival - graphic novel
This is an amazing book, the graphics are beautiful. It was bought for my son who is a graphic designer and he was very impressed by the illustrations. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anne Wilkinson

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect story of immigration
The Arrival is one of the most beautiful books I've seen for a long time. On the whole I steer nearer to the cartoon end rather than the fine art end of comics because my taste... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Paul D. Maher

5.0 out of 5 stars Pictures speak louder
Living proof that picture books are not just for children, The Arival by Shaun Tan is one of the best books of the year. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. morris

5.0 out of 5 stars Winner of the English Association's Special Award
This illustrated book has no words at all - yet through creative and detailed artwork it reveals a poignant personal record of one person's journey to a new land. Read more
Published on 17 April 2007 by H. Lucas

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