Memorial Shaun Tan

Memorial (1999) is a story about a tree planted beside a war memorial monument in a small country town by returned servicemen. Years on, the tree has grown to be huge and unruly, dislodging the statue next to it and creating a traffic hazard in what is now a much larger, busier town. A decision is made by a local council to cut the tree down, prompting four generations of one Australian family reflect on the true nature of memory, both private and public.

DETAILS:

Publisher: ‎ Orchard; 1st edition (1 May 2007)

Paperback: ‎ 32 pages

ISBN: ‎ 978-0734405456

Reading age: ‎ 7 - 10 years

Size: ‎ 23 x 0.5 x 24.8 cm