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The Red Tree - Shaun Tan Junior Book

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Newest Review: ... and his writing explores complex and pertinent issues in a sensitive and poignant way. 'The Red Tree' was written in 2001 ... more

 ... and follows the journey of a sad and lonely red-headed girl through a fragmented and ominous looking world. When she awakes in the morning, at the beginning of the story, she is confronted by black leaves falling from the ceiling of her room. Sadness is clearly overwhelming the young girl and the first line reads: 'Sometimes you wake up with nothing to look forward to...'. She wanders through a confusing and alienating world it is clear to the reader that her feelings are complex and at times puzzling, even to her...more

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walsha11
The Red Tree - Shaun Tan: An arresting and hopeful picture book (439 words)
by - written on 23/07/12 (Very useful, 32 readings)
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If you have not heard of Shaun Tan before then run out and buy all his books at once. He has to be one of my favourite children's author/illustrators ever. His books are totally different to any pictures books you will have read before, they are dark and provocative with a truly distinctive voice and unique perspective. Shaun Tan is an Australian author/illustrator who has written a number of award-winning picture books. I love so many of his books and I really cannot recommend his work enough. His illustrations are strange and magical, and his writing explores complex and pertinent issues in a sensitive and poignant way. 'The Red Tree' was written ...  Read the complete review