What an awesome book! Selznick really captured my mind with the story and beautiful pictures! I love that at the end the two stories intercept with each other. An amazing book for readers of all ages!
Wonderstruck (Schneider Family Book Award - Middle School Winner)
By Brian Selznick
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 8 | W | 5.4 | 26125 |
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.
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.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 9780545027892
ISBN-10: 0545027896
Published on 9/13/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 640
Book Reviews (154)
It is a good book about a girl and a boy going through hard times. The girl turns out to be the boys grandma. Even though its mainly pictures its really good. It may sound confusing but read it and you will know what I mean!
Wonderstruck is told in two timelines. One of a girl who's mother is an actress and never sees her (mother), an the other is of a boy who is looking for his father, but his mother died. Eventually, the two meet in the same tense, and I shouldn't reveal therest.....
I love to read books by authors who I have met. Mr. Selznick was so funny and kind when I took some students to meet him in 2006.
i love Brian Selznick books - <3 how there is pictures and words
This book written by Brian Selznick is the most amazing book!! The book is has many details.Wonderstruck is well drawn and written! I would recommend this book for any age!!
yes I agree with you the story is told in two different points of views
This is another AMAZING book that Brian Selznick wrote. In this story, two people's stories are told. One story is written in words and the other is written in illustrations. Each story is 50 years apart. Somehow, they keep unraveling going back and forth and one day they meet and everything is explained. While reading, you actually feel as if you are there.
This. Book. Was. Really good!
This book is also very well writen (and drawn)! I just love anything by Brian Selznick
Best book but super long 526 pages but mostly pics