Set fifty years apart, two independent stories—Ben's told in words and 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.
Ever since his mom died, Ben feels lost.
At home with her father, Rose feels alone.
He is searching for someone, but he is not sure who.
She is searching for something, but she is not sure what.
When Ben finds a mysterious clue hidden in his mom's room,
When a tempting opportunity presents itself to Rose
Both children risk everything to find what's missing.
(Note: this description was copied from the hardcover description of Wonderstruck written by Brian Selznick and published by Scholastic Press in 2011. No copyright infringement was intended).
Amazing. Touching. Wonderful. Inspiring.
I don't know what else I can say about this book. It was truly phenomenal! When I heard that Brian Selznick was coming out with another book similar to "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" I was super excited! First of all, there are really two stories going on in this book. One in words and the other in pictures. In the end, they manage to come together. And all the while, you know that they are related somehow...you just haven't figured out exactly how. Once again, the artwork is amazing. And the story is very interesting. You almost instantly fall in love with the characters and have genuine concern for them as the story progresses. The book ends on an open, but happy and peaceful note. You don't get a solid resolution, but in that moment everything is simply great. I highly recommend this book! It's interesting, captivating and a pretty quick read (even if it is over 600 pages). Just go read it. Right now. What are you waiting for?! Go!
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