From the Bookshelf of Aussie Readers…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
The unusual alien-looking 'lost thing' is not exactly invisible. But it's easily overlooked, easily ignored, easily passed by without noticing either its existence or its strangeness. Like a giant red pot with a spout, a metal hook, octopus feet and bell-tagged wings, it sat on the beach until a boy noticed it one day. Ever helpful, the boy tries to assist the 'lost thing', eventually taking it to the Federal Department of Odds & Ends.
Once there, a strange cleaner hands the boy a card and sugge ...more
Once there, a strange cleaner hands the boy a card and sugge ...more
I won this absolutely delightful signed copy of 'The Lost Thing' by Shaun Tan. It is brilliantly done, very cleverly illustrated, and a beautiful little story. Shaun Tan is a wonderfully talented Aussie, and everyone should have a copy of this book in their collection!
...more
...more
This book brings a few words to mind: bizarre, absurd, funny, odd, quirky, cool, a picture book that adults would appreciate and little boys could get lost in for hours. There's no point to the story - the author is very clear about that - but sometimes an intricately illustrated book about nonsense is just what you need. And children do have a tendency to collect random bits of something that they must painstakingly find a home.
...more
May 01, 2011
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
Aug 11, 2014
Nik
marked it as to-read
May 30, 2017
Julia
marked it as to-read
Nov 13, 2018
PattyMacDotComma
marked it as to-read
