The Arrival Item: 895293
The Arrival
ISBN: 978-0-439-89529-3
by Shaun Tan
In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship. He's embarking on the most difficult journey—he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. In this wordless graphic novel, Shaun Tan captures the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images. The reader enters a strange new world, participating in the main character's isolation—and ultimately his joy.
Hardcover, 128 pages