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  • 5 stars across 13 books
    Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist.
    1st October 2015

    The Polar Express

    Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic. 'Magical' Guardian 'Evocative and atmospheric' Sunday Times 'A thr... More

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    2nd November 2017

    Jumanji

    Jumanji is the picture book that inspired a movie franchise, by the creator of bestselling The Polar Express: Caldecott ... More

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    3rd March 2011

    The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

    "His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are s... More

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    10th November 1995

    Jumanji

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    24th May 2016

    Just a Dream

    Just a Dream is a collaborative novel written by 25 eighth grade students. Snow Dodds is a top high school swimmer, unti... More

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    7th March 2019

    Queen of the Falls

    Sixty-two year old widow Annie Taylor runs a charm school, right by Niagara Falls. When this starts to fail, she resolve... More

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    7th November 2013

    The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

    This inspired collection of short stories is based on the original illustrations of Chris Van Allsburg in his esteemed a... More

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    7th March 2013

    The Wreck of the Zephyr

    At the edge of a cliff lies the wreck of a small sailboat. How did it get there? "Waves carried it up in a storm," says ... More

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    4th January 2018

    The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

    Sweetie Pie the hamster is so excited to leave the pet shop with his new owner. In the great outdoors he feels the wind ... More

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    24th October 1988

    Two Bad Ants

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