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title: "Arthur A. Levine Books Cicada"
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# Arthur A. Levine Books Cicada

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- **What is this?** Arthur A. Levine Books Cicada
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Review: While this is officially marketed as a children's book, I speak as someone who worked too many years in a cubicle & finally made his escape from it. And any adult who ever did the same will find that this all-too-accurate story strikes home with a vengeance! It certainly did with me. Of course, the art is darkly beautiful, as might be expected from the gift Shaun Tan. And the minimalist text works quite effectively, leading the protagonist (and the reader) into darker & darker territory … and then to a moving conclusion, with Cicada having achieved … well, I'll leave that to the reader to discover, as I don't want to spoil the surprising ending. Let me touch on the negative reviews, which find the story too grim & depressing for younger readers. I'd say that it's no different than the original fairy tales of yore, which were darker & more honest about life than what Disney & others have made of them since. And in any case, even if some of this goes over the heads of younger readers, many of their parents are actually living the same story; kids are perceptive enough to see & understand more than many adults are willing to admit. Finally, I can't see any of those younger readers being upset or depressed by the ending, particularly with Cicada's closing words. (Again, you'll have to see for yourself.) As my subject line notes, this almost reads like a Kafka story for kids. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. If anything, the story will evoke empathy & compassion in its younger readers. But worried parents might want to read it first & decide for themselves. As far as I'm concerned, highly recommended!
Review: I got it delivered on time with no damages.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (422) |
| Dimensions  | 19.69 x 1.27 x 24.77 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 7 - 3 |
| ISBN-10  | 1338298399 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1338298390 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 32 pages |
| Publication date  | 29 January 2019 |
| Publisher  | Arthur A. Levine Books |
| Reading age  | 12 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***N on 19 June 2019*

While this is officially marketed as a children's book, I speak as someone who worked too many years in a cubicle & finally made his escape from it. And any adult who ever did the same will find that this all-too-accurate story strikes home with a vengeance! It certainly did with me. Of course, the art is darkly beautiful, as might be expected from the gift Shaun Tan. And the minimalist text works quite effectively, leading the protagonist (and the reader) into darker & darker territory … and then to a moving conclusion, with Cicada having achieved … well, I'll leave that to the reader to discover, as I don't want to spoil the surprising ending. Let me touch on the negative reviews, which find the story too grim & depressing for younger readers. I'd say that it's no different than the original fairy tales of yore, which were darker & more honest about life than what Disney & others have made of them since. And in any case, even if some of this goes over the heads of younger readers, many of their parents are actually living the same story; kids are perceptive enough to see & understand more than many adults are willing to admit. Finally, I can't see any of those younger readers being upset or depressed by the ending, particularly with Cicada's closing words. (Again, you'll have to see for yourself.) As my subject line notes, this almost reads like a Kafka story for kids. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. If anything, the story will evoke empathy & compassion in its younger readers. But worried parents might want to read it first & decide for themselves. As far as I'm concerned, highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***A on 20 March 2024*

I got it delivered on time with no damages.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***E on 25 November 2025*

Such a sweet book. Honestly reading it got me through some tough days. It’s really sad but the artwork is beautiful and definitely relatable. It’s the kind of thing I wanna pass down hehe.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cicada
- The Arrival
- Tales from the Inner City

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