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Don’t miss Selznick’s other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and The Marvels, which together with Wonderstruck, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!
In this groundbreaking tour de force, Caldecott Medalist and bookmaking pioneer Brian Selznick 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–Wonderstruckis a stunning achievement from a gifted artist and visionary.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545027896
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; First Edition (September 13, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545027892
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545027892
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 830L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.2 x 6.02 x 8.54 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story enjoyable and immersive, with a unique narrative that uses time periods. They enjoy reading it to their kids, even those who can’t read yet. The illustrations are wonderful and thought-provoking. Readers describe the plot as fascinating and engaging, with a fun mystery. They praise the writing style as clever and brilliant. The characters are well-developed, with deaf characters being depicted in an insightful way. Overall, customers find the book easy to read and recommend it for helping children develop both textual and visual literacies.
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