The Polar express
| Title | The Polar express |
|---|---|
| Author | written & ill. by Chris van Allsburg |
| Publication | Houghton Mifflin |
| Size | |
| Language |  ENG |
| ISBN | 0395389496 |
| Topics |
Travel--Arctic Travel--By railroad American fiction--Travel American fiction--Juvenile--Pictorial works Christmas--Fiction Age group--Children (0-6) Awards--Caldecott Medal Books adapted into a film or play |
| Notes | A young boy, who used to adore Christmas, hears a train whistle roar. To his astonishment, he finds the train is waiting for him. He sees a conductor who then proceeds to look up at his window. He runs downstairs and goes outside. The conductor explains the train is called the Polar Express, and is journeying to the North Pole. The boy then boards the train, which is filled with chocolate and candy, as well as many other children in their pajamas. As the train reaches the North Pole, the boy and the other children see thousands of Christmas elves gathered at the center of town waiting to send Santa Claus on his way. The boy is handpicked by Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas. Realizing that he could choose anything in the world, the boy asks for one bell from one of the reindeer's harnesses. The boy places the bell in the pocket of his robe and all the children watch as Santa takes off into the night for his annual deliveries. [goodreads] |
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