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Lost Thing
A boy finds a lost 'thing' on the beach where he's scavenging for his bottle top collection. The thing is a large, freakish creature that no one really notices. A quirky tale about finding your place in the world.
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A boy discovers a bizarre-looking creature while out collecting bottle-tops at a 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 notices its presence.
Each is unhelpful in their own way; strangers, friends, parents are 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.
Lost Thing by Shaun Tan explores themes of belonging and the human tendency to overlook the strange and misunderstood.
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Lost Thing by Shaun Tan, illustrated with his signature style, is praised for its imaginative storytelling and intricate artwork. The book captivates readers with its poignant themes of belonging and discovery, wrapped in a narrative that invites both children and adults to reflect on the world through a whimsical lens. Critics often highlight its subtle, thought-provoking layers and the way it balances simplicity with depth in both text and visuals, making it a cherished addition to any collection.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780734400741
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 July 2000
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lothian Children's Books
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 243.0mm
Height: 317.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Shaun Tan was born in 1974 and grew up in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. In school he became known as the 'good drawer' which partly compensated for always being the shortest kid in every class. He graduated from the University of WA in 1995 with joint honours in Fine Arts and English Literature, and currently works full time as a freelance artist and author in Melbourne. Shaun began drawing and painting images for science fiction and horror stories in small-press magazines as a teenager, and has since become best known for illustrated books that deal with social, political and historical subjects through surreal, dream-like imagery. Books such as THE RABBIT, THE RED TREE, THE LOST THING, and the acclaimed wordless novel THE ARRIVAL, have been widely translated throughout Europe, Asia and South America, and enjoyed by readers of all ages. Shaun has also worked as a theatre designer, and worked as a concept artist for the films 'Horton Hears a Who' and Pixar's 'WALL-E'. His short film, 'The Lost Thing' (based on his book), was released on DVD in November 2010 (Madman Entertainment).
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