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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

by Chris Van Allsburg

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Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, allow readers to make up their own stories to complement the pictures. From the award-winning author/illustrator of many wonderful books, including "Jumanji" and "The Polar Express."

Review:

'\"Layered in mystery, this extraordinary book will stun imaginative readers of all ages.\"'

Synopsis:

Presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story.

Synopsis:

Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story.
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About the Author

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. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens 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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almamah, February 15, 2007 (view all comments by almamah)
This is one of my favorite so-called "children's" books. So many readers turn up their noses at literature aimed at the younger set, but by doing so, they're missing a lot!
This book looks simple the first time you leaf through it, but for anyone with an imagination (whether you're a child or an adult, or somewhere in-between), it holds great treasures.
A definite must-read for anyone who appreciates beautiful illustrations or aspires to writing. Perhaps the idea that comes to you when reading this wonderful book will lead you to create new and wonderful stories yourself -- for adults OR kids!
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sweetdesigirl95, November 2, 2006 (view all comments by sweetdesigirl95)
omg this book gets ur mind thinking....
omg i love this book


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Janet Sherman, September 4, 2006 (view all comments by Janet Sherman)
I have introduced many children and adults to this book, and all are delighted. I go back to it regularly and my children enjoy it again and again - with every visit home (They are now in their mid-twenties) Every elementary school teacher should have a copy!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395353936
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Author:
Burdick, Harris
Author:
Allsburg, Chris Van
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Subject:
Mystery and detective stories
Subject:
Children's stories, American
Subject:
Drawings
Subject:
Plot-your-own stories
Subject:
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Copyright:
1984
Edition Description:
Reinforced Library Binding
Series Volume:
854
Publication Date:
September 1984
Binding:
Library Binding
Grade Level:
from K to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
11.11x9.28x.44 in. .97 lbs.
Age Level:
07-UP
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