Wonderstruck
What's the Story?
Playing with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey.
Playing with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey.
Ben and Rose secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his mother's room and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out alone on desperate quests to find what they are missing.
Set fifty years apart, these two independent stories--Ben's told in words, Rose's in pictures--weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder. Rich, complex, affecting, and beautiful--with over 460 pages of original artwork--Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a uniquely gifted artist and visionary.
Reviews
" I wasn't sure how Brian Selznick would be able to top The Invention of Hugo Cabret, but somehow he managed to make his word and picture style feel fresh and new with Wonderstruck." - Green Bean Teen Queen
"Remarkable in format and story, Wonderstruck is a book that’s easy to get behind. Expect to find it on every “Best of 2011″ list out there." - 100 Scope Notes
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Extra's
For you lucky ducks who live in New York, Brian Selznick will be at the Queen's Museum of Art Sept. 25th. At 4:00 he will be giving a tour of the giant model of NY known as the Panorama. The model is an important part of the Wonderstruck puzzle. find more info here.
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