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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
We get four pages of description of the trip to the North Pole. Yet only 9 sentences between "the first gift of Christmas" concept introduction and our protagonist being chosen as the first recipient. And then the train is back home in an instant. The pacing of the story feel way off.
My mom loved this book when I was a kid and bought the deluxe version that came with an audio cassette of the story as well as a "real" sleigh bell.
I can't stand this book and I hate the movie even more.
My mom loved this book when I was a kid and bought the deluxe version that came with an audio cassette of the story as well as a "real" sleigh bell.
I can't stand this book and I hate the movie even more.
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Short and sweet Christmas story for children. The illustrations are lovely and the message behind the story is very sweet 🥰
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Song: Hot Chocolate by Tom Hanks
Read this again to my children. Still love the story!
Cute little story for the Christmas season. The movie extends the characters, offers more action and benefits from the soundtrack while in the book the message remains in the center.
I also loved the version narrated by Liam Neeson, which you can find on YouTube. It's only 16 minutes long and will help you to get into the right mood for Christmas.
I also loved the version narrated by Liam Neeson, which you can find on YouTube. It's only 16 minutes long and will help you to get into the right mood for Christmas.
"The Polar Express" is such a beautiful story that weaves a child's wonderous belief about Christmas into a thrilling ride to the North Pole aboard a train. The illustrations and scenes add to the overall mystique of the work, pulling us in and reminding us of the feeling Christmas gave us when we were younger.
At its core, "The Polar Express" is about belief and how that enraptures and colors all of life with meaning. The fact that setting is around Christmas, the birth of our Savior Jesus, adds to the layers of this theme. Kudos to Chris Van Allsburg and also a great film.
At its core, "The Polar Express" is about belief and how that enraptures and colors all of life with meaning. The fact that setting is around Christmas, the birth of our Savior Jesus, adds to the layers of this theme. Kudos to Chris Van Allsburg and also a great film.
Everything about this book is so captivating and magical! It’s definitely captures the magic of Christmas. I didn’t get it from the library this year, but my kids remember it from last year and keep asking about it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No