The Arrival
by Shaun Tan
31 Total Resources 10 Awards 12 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Graphic Novel
- Picture Book
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
Year Published 2007
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Shaun Tan about The Arrival
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Shaun Tan
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Graphic Novel / Graphic Format Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Reading Guide from Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Created by Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
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
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Awards & Distinctions 10

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2008

Outstanding International Books, 2006-2024
Grades 6-8 Selection, 2008

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2008

Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2025
Commended, 2008

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2008

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008

Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2024
Commended, 2008

Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2007-2025
Picture Book Winner, 2007

NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 2007

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2007
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