The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg with Liam Neeson

32 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy lighthearted fast-paced
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“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.”Late one Christmas Eve after the town has gone to sleep, the boy boards the mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the Nor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,341 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
adventurous 51%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 30%
relaxing 26%
reflective 18%
emotional 15%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 20%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | Character: 22% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 10% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.18

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