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Loading... Shark vs. Train (2010)by Chris Barton
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Truly a masterpiece in dichotomy studies, this enthralling look into the ever-present and harrowing battle between iron-clad trains and bloodthirsty sharks sheds new light on an oft-overlooked but vital struggle. The twist ending doesn't disappoint. Anyone who's serious about conflict studies should give this tome some serious thought. This book contains many word bubbles to show which character is speaking and different ending marks to show their tone of voice. The author uses onomatopoeia to give sound to the story. To help students become authors/illustrators, I like how the story ends with the young boys playing with their toy train and toy shark. That is a great idea to put a story together! It's just a story about two friend's playtime.
"Lichtenheld's snarling shark and grimacing train are definitely ready for a fight, and his scenarios gleefully play up the absurdity. The combatants' expressions are priceless when they lose. A glum train in smoky dejection, or a bewildered, crestfallen shark? It's hard to choose; both are winners." -- Kirkus, starred review AwardsNotable Lists
A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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This is a great book to share with groups. It's funny and has a lot of opportunities for audience partipation. ( )