Written by: Brian Selznick
First line: Something hit Ben Wilson and he opened his eyes.
Why you should read this book: Wonderstruck comprises two
beautiful, intersecting storylines: Rose’s story, communicated mostly in
Selznick’s wonderful black and white drawings, shows the journey of a deaf girl
who runs away from home in pursuit of an actress in 1927; while Ben’s story,
set in 1977, tells of an orphan who also runs away in search of the father he
never knew. The two children’s tales share remarkable similarities, with each
character initially finding disappointment in New York, followed by the wonder
of discovering the American Museum of Natural History. With vast attention to
detail, historical accuracy, and the real and tempestuous emotions of
childhood, followed by a long bibliography on related content, this notable
book makes for a satisfying read.
Why you shouldn’t read this book: You think of museums as
cold, sterile, dead places.
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