Ben lost his mother and his hearing in a short time, so twelve-year-old Ben leaves his Minnesota home in 1977 to seek the father he never knew in New York City, and meets there Rose, who is also longing for something missing from her life. Ben's story is told in words; Rose's in pictures.
Wonderstruck will appeal to readers who are drawn to graphic novels but also to those who like historical fiction. Set in both 1977 and 1927, the stories of Rose and Ben wind around each other as they come to their mutual conclusion. The beautiful illustrations are intermingled with a fascinating story would be a huge draw to many readers. The illustrations captivate as does the puzzle style of storytelling that Selznick uses to advance the plot.
Brian Selznick's other books include the hugely popular Caldecott winner The Invention of Hugo Cabret, The Houdini Box, and The Robot King. The Invention of Huge Cabret is similar in style and scope. The Houdini Box is also a historical fiction with illustrations, though it is less involved than Hugo or Wonderstruck. The Robot King also features beautiful illustrations, but the story is a more fragmented realistic novel without the trappings of history that surround the other three books.
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