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Wonderstruck

By Brian Selznick
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Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick intertwines the stories of two children living in different time periods. One narrative follows Ben in 1977 as he embarks on a quest to uncover secrets about his father, while the other follows Rose in 1927 as she searches for a mysterious actress. Their parallel journeys, beautifully illustrated and portrayed, eventually converge in a captivating and emotional climax.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories that blend beautiful illustrations with emotional storytelling. It may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the connection between two different narratives—one told in text and the other in pictures—that intertwine in intriguing and unexpected ways. Perfect for young readers who appreciate adventure, mystery, and the magic of discovery.

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Wonderstruck

Ben's story takes place in 1977 and is told in words. Rose's story in 1927 is told entirely in pictures. Ever since his mother died, Ben feels lost. At home with her father, Rose feels alone. When Ben finds a mysterious clue hidden in his mother's room, both children risk everything to find what's missing.

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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 mesmerising symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you... and leave you breathless with wonder. 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. Rich, complex, affecting and beautiful, Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a uniquely gifted artist and visionary.

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Wonderstruck has received widespread acclaim and numerous accolades, including being a #1 New York Times Bestseller and a New York Times Notable Children's Book. The New York Times describes it as engrossing and beautifully told, while The Wall Street Journal praises its moving and ingenious nature. It is highlighted for its exquisite illustrations and narrative by the Washington Post, and celebrated in Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and the School Library Journal for its visual brilliance and emotional depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545027892

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 55.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 656

Collections

Brian Selznick Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.

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