Lost in NYC

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Also available in Spanish as Perdidos en NYC una aventura en el metroThe sights the sounds the SMELLS New York s crowded subway system is known for many things, but being easy on a lost kid isn t one of them When Pablo gets separated from his new schoolmates during his first field trip in New York City, he doesn t know how he ll be able to find them again Luckily, he has a little knowledge, a new friend, and the surprisingly approachable city itself to guide his way This story features maps, archival photos, and fascinating facts to help readers explore the subway without ever having to get caught like Pablo in the mob of Times Square It brings all the bustle and beauty of NYC to young readers around the world.This story is also available in Spanish as Perdidos en NYC una aventura en el metro Free Download [ Lost in NYC ] By [ Nadja Spiegelman ] – kino-fada.fr I wish I could get lost in New York actually not really, the place is like a maze and I d probably get stuck forever going in circles But it is a really beautiful city, though I ve only driven through the Bronx once, and it was pitch dark and 3 30 in the morning Long story Luckily the main character of this short but entertaining book uses street wise tactics to find his way back to where he needs to be, experiencing New York s massive infrastructure and busy subway system along the way T I wish I could get lost in New York actually not really, the place is like a maze and I d probably get stuck forever going in circles But it is a really beautiful city, though I ve only driven through the Bronx once, and it was pitch dark and 3 30 in the morning Long story Luckily the main character of this short but entertaining book uses street wise tactics to find his way back to where he needs to be, experiencing...While I m aware that public transport was invented to meet the very real needs of urban commuters, when you re the parent of a city child you can be forgiven for taking an entirely different view of things Simply put subways were created for the sole purpose of amusing children How else to explain the fun maps, bright colors, and awe inspiring bits of machinery We already knew that kids loved trains Now put those trains underground That s just awesomeness redoubled Here in New York City a While ...I read this not too long after it came out I wasn t blown away but there were a couple of really clever frames The Secret Science Alliance had a similar vibe, but I was a lotimpressed with that book.I guess because I am a born and raised New Yorker, I love to read books that take place in NYC, so I was pretty excited to see a book called Lost in NYC, A Subway Adventure The premise is simple enough new kid to the city Pablo isn t very happy about his family s latest move to NYC s Upper West Side and has a real unfriendly, resentful attitude His first day of school also happens to be the day his new class is traveling by subway to the Empire State Building and, as with all class trips, he I guess because I am a born and raised New Yorker, I love to read books that take place in NYC, so I was pretty excited to see a book called Lost in NYC, A Subway Adventure The premise is simple enough new kid to the city Pablo isn t very happy about his family s l...Part history of the New York subway system, part new kid in a big city, part seek and find, part friendship story, this book has it all Pablo begins yet another new school and is paired up with Alicia on the class field trip to the Empire State Building Alicia is very welcoming, but Pablo has his defenses up because he s afraid that making a friend at this new school will make it difficult when his family moves again which he believes they will.The pair becomes separated and must use their s Part history of the New York subway system, part new kid in a big city, part seek and find, part friendship story, this book has it all Pablo begins yet another new school and is paired up with Alicia on the class field trip t...I found this book really recently for a dollar at my local library I decided to buy it because I m a sucker for little graphic novels especially ones set in New York City This tells the story about Pablo, a new student, who goes on a field trip to the Empire State Building with his new friend Alicia This book wasn t a bestseller or anything, but for the story that was provided in it about the city with its facts and essentially celebrating New York and dealing with constant changes in on I found this book really recently for a dollar at my local library I decided to buy it because I m a sucker for little graphic novels especially ones set in New York City This tells the story about Pablo, a new student, who goes on a field trip to the Empire Sta...I really loved the illustrations in this book The crowded subway platforms, the teeming city streets, and the fascinating cutaways of the subway system really bring New York City to life The story, which focuses on a child who has j...Nice story great vehicle for lots of information End notes were terrific I just wishof them ended up in the main text somehow.This is a fascinating look at the New York City Subway system, as told from students, Alicia a long time resident of the city and Pablo someone who s just moved to the city This somewhat intimidating mode of travel is a necessity for millions of New Yorker s who use this to move about the city on a daily basis On the end paper at the beginning of the book is a detailed map of the subway system The end paper at the end shows a detailed map of the city and where the characters were througho This is a fascinating look at the New York City Subway system, as told from students, Alicia a long time resident of the city and Pablo someone who s just moved to the city This somewhat intimidating mode of travel is a necessity for millions of New Yorker s who use this to move about the city on a daily basis On the end paper at the beginning of the book is a detailed map of the subway system The end paper at the end shows a detailed map of the city and where the characters were throughout At the end of the book is a brief history of the New York Subways, including names of the trains and why certain letters do not exist, in the names of the trains.On the last...I am buying this book for my whole family I am possibly flying to Spain to get the artists to sign it I am certainly bringing it with me to Book Expo at the end of the month to get the author to sign it I may show up at her apartment Sorry in advance, Nadja Spiegelman You don t know me but I am not dangerous.I am, however a giant fan of the New York subway When I moved to New York in 1994, I was so intimidated by the train I could have cried And when I quickly discovered that not only is I am buying th...

Lost in NYC
  • 25 March 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 52 pages
  • 1935179810
  • Nadja Spiegelman
  • Lost in NYC