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A unique 128-page, textless graphic novel, in
black, white and sepia, drawing inspiration from tales of migrants in
past and recent times.
The central character is a middle-aged man who
arrives in a strange new place and tries to find a place to live, a job
and a handle on a new language. He encounters many challenges, all
described entirely through visual sequences.
The absence of words
emphasises the strangeness of the situation and the loneliness
experienced by many migrants, but the ending is full of affirmation and
hope, when the wife and son the migrant had to leave behind are finally
able to join him in their new homeland.
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Great as a gift and to keep as a collectable
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Beautiful, evocative
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a most beautiful book, a story in images - of being uprooted, moving to another place, another culture, the feelings of leaving one's home behind to make a new home in a new place, effectively displayed in the most evocative sepia images. adults and children both can relate to this beautiful book.
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This graphics only novel takes the 'viewer' on a dramatic, thought-provoking journey though despair, hope and love.
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Poignant read for young and old, the detail in the illustrations is superb. A relevant storyline written from the often neglected firsthand perspective.
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This book was written by a genius artist and master
storyteller. I was moved to tears and laugh out loud.
The artwork oozes with imagination and haunting images. The content is spot on. As an immigrant myself
I couldn't relate to it more. If you ever only read one picture book - read this one. As an artist I was blown away by the scale of the work.
A rare treasure.
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This novel is generic in respect of the concept of people moving to another place. It could be any person having to leave all that is familiar to move to another land where all is unfamiliar. The pictures clearly show the pain and heartbreak of leaving and the unfamiliarity of any new place. The main character has difficulty with the language, currency, culture etc but gradually seems to fit in.
Someone should buy this book for Tony Abbott or others who think that refugees get special treatment or somehow get an easy ride when they 'Arrive' in another country. This book may instil some compassion.
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With this haunting, wordless sequence about a lonely emigrant in a bewildering city, Tan finds in the graphic novel format an ideal outlet for his sublime imagination few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner.' - Publishers Weekly
ISBN: 9780734406941
ISBN-10: 0734406940
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 11+ years old
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 128
Published: October 2006
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 31.3 x 24.0
x 1.4
Weight (kg): 0.89
Edition Number: 1
