The Marvels - by Brian Selznick (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In 1766, a boy, Billy Marvel, is shipwrecked, rescued, and goes on to found a brilliant family of actors that flourishes in London until 1900--and nearly a century later, Joseph Jervis, runs away from home, seeking refuge with his uncle in London, and is captivated by the Marvel house, with its portraits and ghostly presences.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, <i>The Invention of Hugo Cabret</i> and <i>Wonderstruck</i>, which together with <i>The Marvels</i>, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!<p></p><b>A breathtaking new voyage from Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.</b>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, <i>The Marvels</i> is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Marvels</i>: New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Children's BookAn Indie Bound #1 National BestsellerGuardian Children's Book Prize FinalistPublishers Weekly Best Book</b>* "Selznick continues his quest to shake up notions of illustrated novels, wordless storytelling, and the intersection of text and pictures in this newest volume . . . The novel as a whole is exactly the sort of theater that is so lovingly described within." -- <i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i>, starred review* "Caldecott Medalist Selznick has been creating acclaimed illustrated novels for years now, and his latest takes his groundbreaking narrative format to new heights . . . [this] warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- <i>Booklist</i>, starred review* ". . . epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- <i>Kirkus</i>, starred review* "[A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review* "Memorable, momentous." -- <i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Brian Selznick's books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Invention of Hugo Cabret</i>, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie <i>Hugo</i>; and <i>Wonderstruck</i>, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Marvels</i> and <i>Baby Monkey, Private Eye</i>. Most recently, he illustrated the 20th anniversary paperback edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. <br/> Brian Selznick's books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Invention of Hugo Cabret</i>, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie <i>Hugo</i>; and <i>Wonderstruck</i>, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Marvels</i> and <i>Baby Monkey, Private Eye</i>. Most recently, he illustrated the 20th anniversary paperback edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
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