The Marvels

by Selznick, Brian
ISBN: 9780545448680
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Overview

A breathtaking new voyage from Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.

Two stand-alone stories--the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose--create a beguiling narrative puzzle.

The journey begins at sea in 1766, with a boy named Billy Marvel. After surviving a shipwreck, he finds work in a London theatre. There, his family flourishes for generations as brilliant actors until 1900, when young Leontes Marvel is banished from the stage.

Nearly a century later, runaway Joseph Jervis seeks refuge with an uncle in London. Albert Nightingale's strange, beautiful house, with its mysterious portraits and ghostly presences, captivates Joseph and leads him on a search for clues about the house, his family, and the past.

A gripping adventure and an intriguing invitation to decipher how the two stories connect, The Marvels is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation.
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Selznick, Brian
  • ISBN: 9780545448680
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.30 x 2.20
  • Number Of Pages: 672
  • Publication Year: 2015

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  • Whimsical, inventive, and inspiring for all ages

    Kathleen H. - 3 years 11 months ago

    The Marvels is a beautiful story whose narration is split between image and prose. The first half of the book is entirely in black and white sketches, giving the illusion of a cinematic silent film, which is remarkably enthralling. The final half is written out in prose, telling the story of a young boy searching for the truth of his family. The two halves begin to weave together, culminating in a timeless, fresh and moving story. I highly recommend this book to any age group. It is fun, inventive, inspiring - and the unique way its told really makes for a one-of-a-kind experience.

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