Bibliographical information:

Tan. Shaun. The Arrival.  New York: Arthur A. Levine Books (Scholastic), 2006.

Brief summary:

A graphic novel in which a man leaves home and embarks for a new country, where he builds a new life for his family.

Comments:

It seems inappropriate to dilute the impact of Tan's images with words. This is a stunningly beautiful book. In fact, it's literarlly stunning--I've put it in front of people who are not especially interested in graphic novels and watched their jaws drop. 

Grade/Age level:

Grades 4 to adult.

Cautions:

If you like this book, you might also like . . .

--Lisa Gordis

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