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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, 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 staggering achievement from a uniquely gifted artist.
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Wonderstruck is a captivating read. Don't be put off by the 600 plus pages, this novel reads like a dream and is an incredibly speedy read.
There is a dual story line told through words and images. The story of Ben Wilson is told through the written narrative. It is June 1977, and Ben is a young boy who lives by Gunflint Lake, Minnesota , he has recently lost his mother and is living with his aunt, uncle and cousins. His mother was the town's librarian and has instilled a love of learning in her partially deaf son. One evening Ben sees a light coming from his old house and goes to investigate, that evening he discovers evidence of his past, which spurs him on to run away to New York to seek out a future for himself.
Woven between the written account of Ben's story is a second narrative told only through pictures. This is the story of Rose, which begins in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1927. Rose seems to be locked away in a large house overlooking the River Hudson facing Manhattan. She is seen escaping to go to see her movie idol Lillian Mayhew's new film. As Rose's story develops we discover that she is deaf and that her own family has hidden secrets.
Ben and Rose's stories intertwine and run parallel throughout this quite amazing book. Selzner has managed to create a great piece of children's literature as well as a wonderful piece of visual art. Great for anyone looking for a totally different reading experience.
There is a dual story line told through words and images. The story of Ben Wilson is told through the written narrative. It is June 1977, and Ben is a young boy who lives by Gunflint Lake, Minnesota , he has recently lost his mother and is living with his aunt, uncle and cousins. His mother was the town's librarian and has instilled a love of learning in her partially deaf son. One evening Ben sees a light coming from his old house and goes to investigate, that evening he discovers evidence of his past, which spurs him on to run away to New York to seek out a future for himself.
Woven between the written account of Ben's story is a second narrative told only through pictures. This is the story of Rose, which begins in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1927. Rose seems to be locked away in a large house overlooking the River Hudson facing Manhattan. She is seen escaping to go to see her movie idol Lillian Mayhew's new film. As Rose's story develops we discover that she is deaf and that her own family has hidden secrets.
Ben and Rose's stories intertwine and run parallel throughout this quite amazing book. Selzner has managed to create a great piece of children's literature as well as a wonderful piece of visual art. Great for anyone looking for a totally different reading experience.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wonderstruck is another book from Selznick. I have used both Wonderstruck and his previous book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' with primary aged children to lead a topic for an entire term. The style of picture story telling as well as text is a perfect platform for teaching and assessing speaking and listening and oral story telling. The stories are enchanting with themes such as early film that can be expanded in the classroom. Well over half of the children in classes I have taught with these books go on to buy their own copy to of the book. (Hugo) I'm currently using Wonderstruck for the first time and we are taking the whole year group to watch the Hugo film in December.Well done Brian Selznick.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The illustrations once again create a spellbinding story with many issues being covered in a sensitive and unique way. Can already think of many ways in which this book can be used with children.
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Hugely impressive
I am completely WONDERSTRUCK. I have just turned the last page in the book of this name by Brian Selznick, told in pictures and text, and with hero and heroine who are... Read more
Published 1 month ago by annimac
Wonderstruck - work of art
Fantastic read. Beautifully told. Loved how one story was told in words and the other in beautiful drawings. Read it in one sitting, couldn't put it down.
Published 2 months ago by jaffa_cake
Another triumph!
This is a very special book, and I hope that the release of Hugo the film based on Selznick's previous book the Invention of Hugo Cabret will bring a wide audience to it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Don Panik
Another brilliant book by Selznick
I recieved The Invention of Hugo Cabret a few christmases ago and loved it. When I heard about a new book coming out by Selznick I was excited.
And it didn't dissapoint. Read more
And it didn't dissapoint. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Peter J. Simpson
Wonderstruck
Fabulous book. My 17 year old daughter is looking for all his other works.
She will be passing it on to her 10 year old sister.
She will be passing it on to her 10 year old sister.
Published 4 months ago by Deirdre Ryan
Magical and compelling
It would be enough for this to be a wonderful narrative, but Selznick has done it again, creating something even more wonderful than The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jo Bennie
Liked the story, but not the format!
'Wonderstruck' is a book which will appeal to anyone who has read Selznick's award winning earlier novel, 'the Invention of Hugo Cabret'. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Easterchick
Beautiful book for adults and children
I really enjoyed this book, as did my nine year old daughter. It is different to anything either of us have read before. We have two stories set fifty years apart. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pam Dhinsa
Hidden Depths in the Cabinet of Wonders
[Warning: The following review contains spoilers]
Wonderstruck hits the reader on a whole lot of different levels: grieving Ben who has lost his mother, injury and loss... Read more
Wonderstruck hits the reader on a whole lot of different levels: grieving Ben who has lost his mother, injury and loss... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Doha
Wonderstruck!
Brian Selznick is a rare talent. I have yet to see another author mix prose and pictures quite so seamlessly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Quicksilver
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