1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Tan, Shaun. 2006. THE ARRIVAL. Scholastic. ISBN 9780439895293
2. PLOT SUMMARY
In this wordless graphic novel, an unnamed man packs his bags and begins an unknown journey. He is searching for a new home and a new life for his family. Something is wreaking havoc and causing ciaos in his homeland so the family decides it is best to leave. As a husband and father he decides it is best for his family for him to leave and find work and shelter in another country. Leaving his home and family was a difficult decision…but one that pays off in the end.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Tan’s captures the struggles and triumphs through his mesmerizing images. His imagines truly tell a story with his simple muted illustrations. Even though wordless books may take longer to read this book is well worth the time for the story it tells. Each page leads the reader through his journey from his travels to his day to day life. It is astonishing that such a meaningful story can be told without the use of one single word.
4. REVIEW EXCERPT(S)
*Starred review in THE HORN BOOK: “Details…are woven with great effect into a realistic story.”
*Starred review in SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “Giff’s well-drawn, believable characters and vivid prose style make this an excellent choice.”
* Booklist: “With wry comedy and intense felling…Giff gets across a strong sense of what it was like on the home front during World War II….The friendship story is beautifully drawn.”
*Kirkus Review: “[A] deftly told story.”
*Starred review in PUBLISHER WEEKLY: “Haunting…a timeless stunner.”
*Newbery Honor Book – 1998
*ALA Notable Children’s Book
*Boston
5. CONNECTIONS
*Discuss immigration as a class and then have the students research immigration using a variety of sources (such as internet, library, old newspapers, interviews, etc.). Then have them compare and contrast immigration of the past to the present.
*Invite an immigrant into the classroom to share their story with the students. Have the students write interview questions ahead of time to ask the guest.
Future reading:
-Maestro, Betsy. COMING TO AMERICA
-Reef, Catherine. ELLIS ISLAND . ISBN 0875184781
-Armstrong, Jennifer. LILI THE BRAVE. ISBN 0679872868
-Gross, Virginai. IT’S ONLY GOODBYE. ISBN 0670832898
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