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A boy scavenges the beach for his bottle top collection when he discovers a lost "thing"; a large, freakish creature that looks like a cross between a crab and a pot-bellied stove. Thus begins a witty and strange narrative set in a creepy, futuristic environment. Shaun Tan’s artwork, collages... read more
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First Sentence edit
So you want to hear a story?
Themes & Symbolism edit
- belonging: a fantasy world where a creature stands out because of his shape
- shapes, clouds, arrows, colour: shapes are random and free, extends to attitudes of those creatures
Awards edit
- Children's Book Council of Australia (2001: Honour Picture Book of the Year)
- Aurealis Award (2000: Convenors' Award for Excellence, Winner)
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