Tales from Outer Suburbia
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud

Tales from Outer Suburbia

Written and illustrated by Shaun Tan

Discover bizarre tales where everyday life takes an extraordinary twist.

4.3 Goodreads · 10,228 ratings
96 pages· 7,982 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud· 1040L· AR 6.5 · 1 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where the mundane turns fantastical, an alien exchange student, a mysterious escape room, and a grandfather's wild tales defy reality. Dive into Shaun Tan's captivating stories where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, leaving you questioning the boundaries of imagination.

From the publisher

An exchange student who’s really an alien, a secret room that becomes the perfect place for a quick escape, a typical tale of grandfatherly exaggeration that is actually even more bizarre than he says… These are the odd details of everyday life that grow and take on an incredible life of their own in tales and illustrations that Shaun Tan’s many fans will love.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2009)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Words
7,982
Reading age
12–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1040L
AR book level
6.5
AR points
1
AR quiz
128372
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~Y
AR interest level
MG+
Publication
Published
February 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545055871

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