Wonderstruck

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 heading in the newspaper, both children set out alone on desperate quests to find what they are missing. Set fifty years apart, these independent stories-Ben's told in words, Rose's in picture-weave back and forth with mesmerising symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder.

By:   Brian Selznick
Illustrated by:   Brian Selznick
Imprint:   Scholastic
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 217mm,  Width: 153mm,  Spine: 55mm
Weight:   1.270kg
ISBN:   9780545027892
ISBN 10:   0545027896
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   October 2011
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  9-11 years ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Awards and Praise for Wonderstruck #1 New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Children's Book2012 Schneider Family Book Award WinnerALA Notable Children's BookParents' Choice Gold WinnerPublishers Weekly Best Book Engrossing, intelligent, beautifully engineered and expertly told in word and image. --The New York Times Book Review Moving and ingenious . . . --The Wall Street Journal Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece--The Invention of Hugo Cabret--with another even more brilliantly executed. --Washington Post Another entrancing, exquisitely illustrated novel . . . Older kids and adults alike will be mesmerized by the interlocking stories. A verbal and visual marvel. --Family Circle * A gift for the eye, mind, and heart. --Booklist, starred review * Visually stunning, completely compelling. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Innovative . . . has the makings of a classic. --Publishers Weekly, starred review * A thing of wonder to behold . . . an emotional experience that neither the words nor the illustrations could achieve on their own. --School Library Journal, starred review Select Praise for Wonderstruck * Selznick's story has the makings of a kid-pleasing classic Another illustrated novel that should cement his reputation as one of the most innovative storytellers at work today. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * The way that the stories of Ben and Rose echo one another, and then finally connect, is a thing of wonder to behold. -- School Library Journal, starred review * A gift for the eye, mind, and heart. -- Booklist, starred review * Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice. -- Kirkus, starred review Awards and Distinctions for The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller Select Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret: * A true masterpiece. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Fade to black and cue the applause! -- Kirkus, starred review * Complete genius. The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * Breathtaking. -- School Library Journal, starred review * It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder. -- New York Times Book Review Select Praise for Wonderstruck * Selznick's story has the makings of a kid-pleasing classic Another illustrated novel that should cement his reputation as one of the most innovative storytellers at work today. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * The way that the stories of Ben and Rose echo one another, and then finally connect, is a thing of wonder to behold. -- School Library Journal, starred review * A gift for the eye, mind, and heart. -- Booklist, starred review * Visually stunning, completely compelling, Wonderstruck demonstrates a mastery and maturity that proves that, yes, lightning can strike twice. -- Kirkus, starred review Awards and Distinctions for The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2008 Randolph Caldecott Medal National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller #1 BookSense Bestseller Select Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret: * A true masterpiece. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Fade to black and cue the applause! -- Kirkus, starred review * Complete genius. The Horn Book Magazine, starred review * Breathtaking. -- School Library Journal, starred review * It's wonderful. Take that overused word literally: Hugo Cabret evokes wonder. -- New York Times Book Review Awards and Praises for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Quill Award Winner Borders Original Voices Finalist Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A true masterpiece. Publishers Weekly, starred review Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper. The New York Times Visually stunning . . . raises the bar. San Antonio Express-News Shatters conventions. School Library Journal, starred review Complete genius. The Horn Book, starred review Awards and Praises for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winnerNational Book Award Finalist#1 New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Best Illustrated BookQuill Award WinnerBorders Original Voices FinalistLos Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A true masterpiece. - Publishers Weekly , starred review Evokes wonder . . . like a silent film on paper. - The New York Times Visually stunning . . . raises the bar. - San Antonio Express-News Shatters conventions. - School Library Journal , starred review Complete genius. - The Horn Book , starred review

• Winner of Buckeye Children's Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2012
• Winner of California Young Reader Medal (Middle School) 2014
• Winner of NAPPA Gold Awards (Ages 6 & Up) 2011
• Winner of Schneider Family Book Award (Teen) 2012