The Arrival by Shaun Tan
"The Arrival" is a wordless graphic novel that tells the story of a man who leaves his troubled homeland to seek a better life in an unknown country. The man's journey is filled with strange, surreal experiences as he navigates a new culture, language, and way of life, all while missing his family. The book explores themes of immigration, displacement, and hope in a beautifully illustrated, silent narrative.
The 3946th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 128
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- Contos Dos Subúrbios
- Tales from Outer Suburbia
- Tales from the Inner City
- Tales from the Suburbs
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 16th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 16th on 50 Books Every Kid Should Read (Entertainment Weekly)
- 35th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 506th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Great Children's Books (The New York Public Library (NYPL))