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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

by Chris Van Allsburg

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ISBN13: 9780395278048
ISBN10: 039527804x
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Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place — where strange topiary trees loomed — the evil visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escaped, the spell of Gasazi still seemed to penetrate into his everyday world. In this extraordinary, unusual, and unique picture book, Chris Van Allsburg explores both the real and surreal worlds with incredible deftness. In doing so, he has created exquisite and beautiful images that will continue to haunt readers long after they have left the enchanted garden of Abdul Gasazi.

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'\"This is without question one of the best — and most original — picture books in years.\"'

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Alan accidentally allows Miss Hester's dog Fritz to enter a magician's garden and is horrified when he thinks Fritz has been turned into a duck. "This is without question one of the best and most original picture books in years".-- New York Times Book Review. A Caldecott Honor Book.
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About the Author

The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children"s literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.
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jfairch, November 11, 2007 (view all comments by jfairch)
Chris Van Allsburg is an amazing storyteller. This was the first book I read of his and my children and I were captivated immediately. The pictures are very detailed as well. I highly recommend this book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395278048
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Author:
Robards, Jason
Author:
Allsburg, Chris Van
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Dogs
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title
Subject:
Magicians
Subject:
Dogs -- Fiction.
Copyright:
1979
Edition Description:
Reinforced Library Binding
Series Volume:
#10
Publication Date:
October 1979
Binding:
Library Binding
Grade Level:
from K to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.00x12.20x.40 in. .97 lbs.
Age Level:
07-UP
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