{"product_id":"the-arrival-kristine-landon-smith-9781472535009","title":"The Arrival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA moment of kindness in a sea of unfamiliarity... A long, hard day at work... A lively party... A nostalgic lullaby...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story begins in Nigeria where the character of Dele plays a last game of football with his friends and says goodbye to his son Chidi, telling him he will send for him. He then embarks on a voyage where he meets strangers along the way carrying their own stories of upheaval, struggle and hope - sharing his dream to make their home in a new city and be joined by their families. Dele's journey melds with the present day. In an inner-city hostel, Dele is an old man being looked after by Tian Mey, his carer. He reflects the past and his journey to where he is now and his story intertwines with the other migrants, both in his memories of the journey and the present-day reality of the hostel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the illustrated novel by Oscar winner Shaun Tan, one man's tale echoes the many 'arrivals' happening around us all the time. This epic migration story unfolds through an extraordinary weaving together of theatre, circus and music. \u003ci\u003eThe Arrival \u003c\/i\u003etells the age-old story of immigration that is universal across peoples of diverse histories, countries and cultures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristine Landon-Smith, Sita Brahmachari\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1472535006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472535009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 4.90w x 0.20d","brand":"Kristine Landon-Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985678663935,"sku":"9781472535009","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1eaec098-8a72-4fda-bdae-002058df00c4.jpg?v=1683278925","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-arrival-kristine-landon-smith-9781472535009","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}