Wonderstruck

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Author

Brian Selznick

Publication

2011 - Scholastic, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

159,750 words, Guess

Page Count

639 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL24842088M
ISBN-139780545027892
ISBN-100545027896
OCLC Control Number714505154
OCLC Control Number750149246

and 2 more

OCLC Control Numberwonderstrucknove00selz
Library of Congress Control Number2011009113

Classifications

DDC[Fic]
LCCPZ7.S4654 Won 2011

Description

Expanding upon the genre-breaking form he invented in his trailblazing debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick creates another awe-inspiring and multi-layered reading experience. Wonderstruck weaves together two compelling,independent stories, set fifty years apart. Ben's story, which takes place in 1977, is told in words; Rose's story in 1927 is told 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, and when a tempting opportunity presents itself to Rose, both children risk everything to find what's missing. Rich, complex, affecting and beautiful, Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a uniquely gifted artist and visionary. Includes over 460 pages of original drawings. - Publisher.

Description

Having lost his mother and his hearing in a short time, twelve-year-old Ben leaves his Minnesota home in 1977 to seek the father he never knew in New York City, and meets there Rose, who is also longing for something missing from her life. Ben's story is told in words; Rose's in pictures.