The Lifebox, the Seashell, and the Soul
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:art_style |
color illustrations
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_Almond
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| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for several children's book awards
shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal |
| gptkbp:book_cover |
features an illustration by David Litchfield
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| gptkbp:book_format |
available in e Book format
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| gptkbp:book_series |
standalone
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Girl
The Boy's journey towards acceptance. |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
The Boy's growth throughout the story
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| gptkbp:character_development |
The Boy learns to cope with change
explores themes of grief and acceptance |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
search for understanding
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
explores friendships and family bonds
struggles with loss |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
curious and introspective
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| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict of the protagonist
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| gptkbp:contains_story |
combines fantasy and reality
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
references to folklore
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| gptkbp:format |
hardcover
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lifebox, the Seashell, and the Soul
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:David_Litchfield
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| gptkbp:impact |
touching and poignant
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
the author's travels
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| gptkbp:influences |
inspired by personal experiences of the author
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
the author's childhood experiences
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| gptkbp:isbn |
9780763655985
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
uses metaphors and similes
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| gptkbp:main_character |
a boy named ' The Boy'
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| gptkbp:message |
importance of cherishing memories
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| gptkbp:motif |
the sea
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| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person narration
linear narrative |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
magical realism
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| gptkbp:number_of_books |
short novel
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| gptkbp:page_count |
128
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| gptkbp:plot |
a journey of self-discovery
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| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected revelations about the past
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
September 2011
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2011
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Candlewick_Press
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
children and young adults
invites reflection on personal experiences resonates with readers of all ages |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
a seaside town |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical prose
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
seashell as a symbol of memory
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| gptkbp:target_audience |
young readers
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| gptkbp:theme |
life and death
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| gptkbp:themes |
the cycle of life
exploration of identity |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rudy_Rucker
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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