The Arrival
by Shaun Tan
A riveting wordless book follows a young man as he journeys from home to a new land.... read more
22 Total Resources 9 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 4-12
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Shaun Tan about The Arrival
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Shaun Tan
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Making Visual Narratives
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Discussion Questions from Book Group: 'I'm A Stranger Here Myself'
Created by Book Group: 'I'm A Stranger Here Myself'
Lesson Plan from Reading Australia
Created by Reading Australia
Awards & Distinctions 9

Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2020
Commended, 2008

Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2021
Commended, 2008

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2008

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2020
Selection, 2008

Outstanding International Books, 2006-2021
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2008

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2020
Selection, 2008

Fanfare, 2001 - 2020
Selection, 2007

Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2019
Selection, 2007
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