The Arrival[Hardcover] (by Shaun Tan) 抵岸(CBCA年度图画书奖）

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Shaun Tan 著 /2007-11-01 /Hodder

Memorial 纪念(陈志勇作品)ISBN9780734405456

From School Library Journal Grade 5-8–A conversation among an unnamed boy, his great-grandfather, grandparents, and parents reveals a sense of community and remembrance that grew up around a statue and fig tree planted when Australian soldiers returned from the First World War. Each man in the family participated in a different war and shares memories of returning home afterward. The protagonist's inquisitiveness turns to idealistic outrage when local officials propose removing the tree since its roots are lifting the pavement （"bitumen" in Australia）, causing a traffic hazard. The boy believes that the tree is as much a memorial as the statue, and that it houses animals and plants that are valuable to the town. An aura of sadness and pessimism pervades the story: the boy's great-grandfather says, "They'll beat you, son. The big boys will beat you every time. They'll chop you to bits…." The town council does take down the tree, but the youngster is consoled by reflecting on his great-grand

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Gary Crew ，Shaun Tan 著 /2003-01-01