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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

English · Hardback

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Zusatztext "Layered in mystery, this extraordinary book will stun imaginative readers of all ages." School Library Journal, Starred Informationen zum Autor Chris Van Allsburg  is one of America’s most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for  Jumanji  and  The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book,  The Garden of Abdul Gasazi . He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com. Chris Van Allsburg  is one of America’s most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for  Jumanji  and  The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book,  The Garden of Abdul Gasazi . He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children’s literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com. Klappentext Since its publication in 1984! this work has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original 14 drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition! there is a newly discovered 15th drawing! the Youngest Magician! which is included with an updated introduction by the author. Zusammenfassung The award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express , Chris Van Allsburg, challenges young readers to use their creativity and imagination in this one-of-a-kind book that asks readers to finish the story. When author-illustrator extraordinaire Harris Burdick goes missing, all he’s left behind are a series of images with accompanying captions, ideas for separate picture books. But what can a picture of a nun quietly sitting in a chair floating in a cathedral have to do with a caption that says, “THE SEVEN CHAIRS: The fifth one ended up in France?” Enticed to come up with their own endings, readers will marvel at the mystery behind these lasting drawings and the charm of an everchanging narrative. Caldecott medal winner Chris Van Allsburg’s call for readers to write their own stories will enthrall young minds again and again. ...

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Authors Chris Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg
Assisted by Chris Van Allsburg (Illustration)
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
 
Languages English
Age Recommendation ages 4 to 7
Product format Hardback
Released 28.10.1996
 
EAN 9780395827840
ISBN 978-0-395-82784-0
Dimensions 406 mm x 305 mm x 13 mm
Subjects Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age
Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools

mystery;mysteries;National Book Award nominated author, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Intermediate, mysteries;mystery;national book award nominated author

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