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Listen to The Lost Thing as an Audiobook — Free

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Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
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by Shaun Tan · 2000

A boy scavenges the beach for his bottle top collection when he discovers a lost "thing"; a large, freakish creature that looks like a cross between a crab and a pot-bellied stove. Thus begins a witty and strange narrative set in a creepy, futuristic environment. Shaun Tan's artwork, collages comprised of such unusual elements as old textbook pages, oil paint, gears, and tubes, inspires young read

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FAQ

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The Lost Thing

Can I listen to The Lost Thing on CocoReader?: Yes! If you own an EPUB copy of The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan, simply import it into CocoReader. The app converts it to a natural-sounding AI audiobook instantly — no internet required.
Is the The Lost Thing audiobook free?: CocoReader is free to download on the App Store. You supply your own EPUB file of The Lost Thing — there are no per-book fees or subscriptions. Just download the app and import your file.
Does CocoReader work offline for The Lost Thing?: Completely. All voice generation happens on-device using Apple's on-device AI. Once you've imported your The Lost Thing EPUB, you can listen anywhere — on a plane, underground, or anywhere with no signal.
What file format do I need to listen to The Lost Thing?: CocoReader supports EPUB files — the most widely used ebook format. If your copy of The Lost Thing is in EPUB format (from most ebook stores or sources), it will work immediately. DRM-free files only.