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mark_74's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
4.0
This book is 14 wonderful illustrations in black and white with a title and a caption for each one. You have to imagine the stories that go with them yourself... It would be great for someone to use as a prompt for their own creativity or to encourage others. As to the pace of this book that depends on how long you spend looking and thinking about each picture and its potential story.
paroof's review against another edition
5.0
I've always thought this would be perfect for a high school creative writing class....
trevoryan's review against another edition
4.0
Read this and then read The Chronicles of Harris Burdick!
liamkeith's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
With Van Allsburg's usual style and eerie sense of storytelling, he does an amazing job at simultaneously telling so much and yet so, so little. If the illustrations don't tell you much, their captions tell you less. They're strange, curious, and almost larger than life. These illustrations are sure to let even the most serious child daydream and wonder--perhaps making it a rather dangerous book for those more inclined towards fantasies! Great for children of all ages--it's sure to be a fascinating read!
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ogreart's review against another edition
5.0
This book. Wow! A series of Titles and captioned pictures without the stories. It is an amazing way to inspire students to write. It is an incredible idea that was executed brilliantly.
sducharme's review against another edition
5.0
This nearly wordless book presents 14 story starters, pictorial mysteries that spark the imagination. They were left behind by a writer, Harris Burdick, who promised to return with the full manuscripts later, but he never did. This dramatic opening statement makes a good entry into discussion of real v pretend for older elementary students.
misswitch's review against another edition
4.0
There is something slightly sinister about some of these illustrations and their captions. I'm not sure if it is because of my adult perspective or if it was purposely done. Either way, it makes me want to know more about what's going on.