The Red Balloon - (Oberon Plays for Young People) by Albert Lamorisse (Paperback)

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Anthony Clark's award-winning adaptation of Albert Lamorisse's Fifties French film, The Red Balloon, follows the adventures of a lonely Parisian boy and a stray balloon which befriends him.
5-8 Years
8.3" x 5.0" Paperback
106 Pages
Drama, American
Series Name: Oberon Plays for Young People

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About the Book

Anthony Clark first turned Albert Lamorisse's fifties French film into a stage musical in 1989. It has been revived on numerous occasions, .

Book Synopsis

Anthony Clark's award-winning adaptation of Albert Lamorisse's Fifties French film, The Red Balloon, follows the adventures of a lonely Parisian boy and a stray balloon which befriends him. It enjoyed a successful run at the National Theatre in 1996.

Review Quotes

"Intriguing" --Sunday Times

"This is children's theatre at its best... Anthony Clark's adapation is both delightful and moving" --Sunday Times

"Clark's adaptations have become justly regarded as unmissable seasonable entertainment... A wondrous children's musical guaranteed to crack the hardest of adult hearts... No neat moral yarn, but a humorous and haunting fable" --Independent

"A skilful and enchanting stage version of a 1950s classic" --The Times

About the Author

Anthony Clark is Artistic Director at the Manchester Contact Theatre and has been Associate Director at the Birmingham Repertory. He is a well-known director and playwright in hi own right. His adaptations for children have been widely performed, and include The Snowman, The Little Prince, The Pied Piper, and Pinocchio.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5-8 Years

Number of Pages: 106

Genre: Drama

Sub-Genre: American

Series Title: Oberon Plays for Young People

Publisher: Oberon Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Albert Lamorisse

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2000

TCIN: 90809922

UPC: 9781840020793

Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-2768

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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A: This book is classified as drama, specifically within the American sub-genre.
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Q: Who adapted the original film into this stage version?

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A: Anthony Clark adapted Albert Lamorisse's Fifties French film into this stage version.
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Q: What can readers expect from the story's themes?

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A: The story explores themes of friendship and adventure through the bond between a boy and a balloon.
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