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Synopsis
"Once upon a time there was a train that dreamed of being a boat."
It was the train that took immigrants seeking a better life in the New World across the endless flat prairies to San Francisco. And it was the train that took Conor, a small homesick boy from Ireland, on the voyage he would remember for the rest of his life. While on that train, Conor dreams of being back in Connemara, Ireland, with his grandfather, when suddenly, to his amazement, the waving prairie grass becomes the sea and the train on which he is traveling, like a boat, sails across it right back to his home. How Conor comes to realize that the home he's left behind will always with him provides a reassuring and deeply satisfying resolution to thie poignant tale. The dreamlike paintings by Cadecott Hoor artist Eric Rohmann combine with the lyrical text of Irish playwright Antoine O Flatharta to make this one of the most memorable books of this -- or any -- season.
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About the Author
Antoine O Flatharta lives in Ireland.
Eric Rohmann lives in the Chicago area.
From the Back Cover
"a gorgeous picture book...The illustrations...are outstanding."
-Miami Herald
"a lyrical, beautifully written fantasy-adventure..."
-Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The book's handsome design, as well as Rohmann's deft portraits of Conor and his fellow immigrants, adds to the book's many deeply felt pleasures."
-Publishers Weekly
"O' Flatharta's fanciful tale flows across the pages...a unique and powerful book."
-School Library Journal
"The story wonderfully addresses issues of loss, sorrow and adventure."
-USA Today
"This story...is beautifully told...The illustrations...are equally wonderous."
-Daily News
From the Inside Flap
pon a time there was a train that dreamed of being a boat."
It was the train that took immigrants seeking a better life in the New World across the endless flat prairies to San Francisco. And it was the train that took Conor, a small homesick boy from Ireland, on the voyage he would remember for the rest of his life. While on that train, Conor dreams of being back in Connemara, Ireland, with his grandfather, when suddenly, to his amazement, the waving prairie grass becomes the sea and the train on which he is traveling, like a boat, sails across it right back to his home. How Conor comes to realize that the home he's left behind will always with him provides a reassuring and deeply satisfying resolution to thie poignant tale. The dreamlike paintings by Cadecott Hoor artist Eric Rohmann combine with the lyrical text of Irish playwright Antoine O Flatharta to make this one of the most memorable books of this -- or any -- season.
Reviews
Grade 1-5-"Once upon a time, there was a train that dreamed of being a boat." And once upon a time, there was Conor, a heartsick immigrant boy traveling across the prairies to a new home, his toy boat in tow. When the two meet, the world re-forms itself into a lovely fantasy. In prose rich with images and metaphor ("...the Prairie Train traveled through towering grass that moved in the wind like gigantic green waves"), O Flatharta's fanciful tale flows across the pages, drawing readers into the dream journey of the train and the boy. The story has wisdom and depth: "There's bigger boats waiting for you," his grandfather tells him in the dream. "It's the same moon that's shining on all of us. Makes no difference if you're in Connemara or San Francisco." The tale also has a satisfying and uplifting conclusion: "As the morning sun climbed higher and higher in the sky, Conor and the Prairie Train moved forward together." Rohmann's stunning paintings evoke a dreamlike state. Dramatic use of light, bold brush strokes and surprising perspectives combine to make memorable illustrations that truly complement the prose. A unique and powerful book.
Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI
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library. Condition: Very Good. Rohmann, Eric (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_449295604
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Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rohmann, Eric (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0517709899I3N00
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Condition: good. Rohmann, Eric (illustrator). A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0517709899.G
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Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Rohmann, Eric (illustrator). Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy. Seller Inventory # SEWV.0517709899.G
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The Prairie Train
Seller: Mom's Resale and Books, River Hills, WI, U.S.A.
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Library Binding. Condition: New. Rohmann, Eric (illustrator). NEW! 1999 Hardcover Edition. Seller Inventory # Child9-1-27-21-20