The Haunted Playground
No. of pages 80
Published: 2007
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"The Haunted Playground" by Shaun Tan is a beautifully illustrated story that invites readers into a whimsical yet eerie world. The narrative revolves around a child who discovers a neglected playground that hides secrets of the past. As the child explores this haunting space, they encounter ghostly figures and remnants of joy intertwined with nostalgia. The imagery and themes evoke feelings of loss, memory, and the bittersweet nature of childhood. Tan masterfully blends elements of fantasy and reality, creating a poignant atmosphere that stirs the imagination while reflecting on the passage of time and the lingering echoes of innocence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Shade Books, Shades, Shades Series .
There are 80 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2007 by Capstone Press .
Shaun Tan is an Australian artist, writer and film maker. He won an Academy Award for The Lost Thing, a 2011 animated film adaptation of a 2000 picture book he wrote and illustrated.
