Reviews
Praise for The Marvels : * "Selznick's warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- Booklist, starred review * "Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "As he did in his Caldecott Medal-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret , Selznick uses a telescoping point of view with great success, bringing the audience effortlessly from the general to the specific, from wide shot to close-up. [A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Complex, entertaining, and full of gorgeous art and writing, this is a powerhouse of a book." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Selznick continues his quest to shake up notions of illustrated novels, wordless storytelling, and the intersection of text and pictures in this newest volume." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Once again, Selznick showcases the cinematic style and blend of prose and pictures that he pioneered with The Invention of Hugo Cabret ...both epic and deeply intimate, this engrossing adventure also reflects on the nature of creativity and storytelling...a bookmaking tour de force, this novel is as full of marvels as its title suggests." -- Washington Post "M]asterfully illustrated...a thrilling and poignant journey..." -- Wall Street Journal "[A] rich and surprising reading experience." -- New York Times Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for The Marvels : New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Book An Indie Bound #1 National Bestseller Guardian Children's Book Prize Finalist Publishers Weekly Best Book *"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." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , 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." -- Booklist , starred review *". . . epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus , starred review *"[A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"Memorable, momentous." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Awards and Praise for THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal, starred review "Complete genius." - The Horn Book, starred review, Praise for The Marvels :New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Children's BookAn Indie Bound #1 National BestsellerGuardian Children's Book Prize FinalistPublishers Weekly Best Book * "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." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , 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." -- Booklist , starred review* ". . . epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus , starred review* "[A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "Memorable, momentous." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for The Marvels : * "Selznick's warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- Booklist, starred review * "Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "As he did in his Caldecott Medal-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret , Selznick uses a telescoping point of view with great success, bringing the audience effortlessly from the general to the specific, from wide shot to close-up. [A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for The Marvels : * "Selznick's warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- Booklist, starred review * "Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "As he did in his Caldecott Medal-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret , Selznick uses a telescoping point of view with great success, bringing the audience effortlessly from the general to the specific, from wide shot to close-up. [A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Complex, entertaining, and full of gorgeous art and writing, this is a powerhouse of a book." -- School Library Journal, starred review Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for The Marvels : New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Book An Indie Bound #1 National Bestseller Guardian Children's Book Prize Finalist Publishers Weekly Best Book * "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." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , 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." -- Booklist , starred review * ". . . epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus , starred review * "[A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Memorable, momentous." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Caberet (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review, Praise for The Marvels : * "Selznick's warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- Booklist, starred review * "Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review , Praise for The Marvels : * "Selznick's warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous." -- Booklist, starred review * "Time, grief, forgiveness, and love intersect in epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "As he did in his Caldecott Medal-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret , Selznick uses a telescoping point of view with great success, bringing the audience effortlessly from the general to the specific, from wide shot to close-up. [A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Complex, entertaining, and full of gorgeous art and writing, this is a powerhouse of a book." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Once again, Selznick showcases the cinematic style and blend of prose and pictures that he pioneered with The Invention of Hugo Cabret ...both epic and deeply intimate, this engrossing adventure also reflects on the nature of creativity and storytelling...a bookmaking tour de force, this novel is as full of marvels as its title suggests." -- Washington Post "M]asterfully illustrated...a thrilling and poignant journey..." -- Wall Street Journal "[A] rich and surprising reading experience." -- New York Times Awards and Praise for The Invention of Hugo Cabret (partial listing): 2008 Caldecott Medal winner National Book Award Finalist #1 New York Times Bestseller New York Times Best Illustrated Book Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of the Year Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year * "A true masterpiece." - Publisher's Weekly , starred review "Evokes wonder...like a silent film on paper." - The New York Times * "Shatters conventions." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Complete genius." - The Horn Book , starred review
Synopsis
Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck , which together with The Marvels , form an extraordinary thematic trilogy 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., Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck , which together with The Marvels , form an extraordinary thematic trilogy! 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., 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.
