Selznick, B. (2007). Wonderstruck. NY: Scholastic.
Interest Level 8 years old and up
Summary and Analysis
This book appeals to readers for a few reasons. The first thing that will catch the reader’s eye will be the captivating illustrations. Originally, a reader might be overwhelmed with the size of this book, but once they flip through the pages they will realize that half of the book is illustrations. Also, readers will be attracted to the fact that there are two stories being interwoven together and told simultaneously. I read this book in my class during a DEAR day. After I finished a students asked if she could read it. She then recommended it to another student. I believe the appeal to many books is the word of mouth recommendations from others. I would use the art work and word of mouth from other student to “sell” this book to my students.
Books by Brian Selznick
1. The Houdini Box
2. Frindle
3. The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Wonderstruck is similar to these other books due to the amazing art work. There are real historical events involved in the stories, such as the World’s Fair and that Houdini was a real person. However, the similarities end there.
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