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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (Portfolio Edition) by: Chris Van Allsburg List Price: $24.95 Childrens Bookshop Price: $16.47 You Save: $8.48 (34%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780395827840 ISBN: 0395827841 Label: Houghton Mifflin Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 16 Publication Date: October 28, 1996 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Houghton Mifflin Sales Rank: 5976 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984. Average Rating:
 Rating: - I'm so happy I found these pictures again, what a treasureWhen I was in 6th grade a brilliant teacher who loved to write would occassionally pull out these gorgeously detailed black and white photos depicting the most bizzare scenes with a line or two about the picture. From that picture and the line we would write a story. Everyone's stories ended up being so different. I searched high and low to find out what these pictures were and where they were from. They were from the Mysteries of Harris Burdick. They still intrigue and inspire me the ... Read More: Rating: - Inspiration for creative mindsThe Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris van Allsburg goes beyond the traditional children's tale in its ability to spark inspiration and creativity within every reader, young and old. The book begins with a fictitious introduction, informing the reader of the literary legacy, or lack thereof, of a Mr. Harris Burdick. After showing samples of his work to a children's book publisher, Burdick has been hired. However, before Burdick is able to bring the complete copies of his fourteen stories and related ... Read More: Rating: - Lose Yourself in, "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick"From the author and illustrator of Jumanji and The Polar Express, comes an innovative new way to read children's books. Chris Van Allsburg introduces Harris Burdick, in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984), an artist who disappeared shortly after successful meeting with a children's book publisher. The fictional Burdick is said to have left behind his sketches, accompanying titles, and first lines of his future stories. The realistic illustrations are done beautifully in black ... Read More: Rating: - So great!As a teacher, so many possibilities, as a mother, aunt, grandma, lots of great conversation. This has been done masterfully. Rating: - BrilliantWhen I bought this book I thought how great it would be to write a story to go with each picture. Obviously, I'm not the only one to have this idea, as the other reviews here show. And Steven King has written a great story based on the "House on Maple Street" picture. A great book that has inspired, I hope, many future writers. |
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