Wonderstruck 2011 is an american youngadult fiction novel written and illustrated by brian selznick, who also created the invention of hugo cabret 2007. By the end of the book, the reader learns they have a special connection. A girl named rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. Over 90 pages of reading comprehension and vocabulary materials for wonderstruck, by brian selznick. Selznick says the idea for the book began forming when he saw a documentary about deafness and deaf culture. First peek at cover of brian selznicks wonderstruck. The stories overlap and weave together, as both ben and rose seek family and belonging. Wonderstruck wonderstruck wonderstruck wonderstruck wonderstruck wonderstruck wonderstruck. There are five eight discussion questions for each reading and a culminating quiz. The invention of hugo cabret lesson plans, study guide and reading questions. Novel knockout title learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Delve right in to this quiz to gauge your mastery on this story giving particular attention to ben. In the first of two alternating stories, ben is struck deaf moments after discovering a clue to his.
Wonderstruck is a brilliant combination of quality literature and detailed charcoal pictures that tell two stories set fifty years apart. A little girl named rose, climb out of a window, down a tree, and to the water. The movie news the invention of hugo cabret the marvels scholastic brians new book p laying with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, the invention of hugo cabret, brian selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an aweinspiring journey. Wonderstruck is the story of rose and ben, a young boy and girl who live years and worlds apart. Reading guide for wonderstruck by brian selznick discussion guide for book clubs. On the back is a note for his mother from someone named danny, and it. Wonderstruck is a novel written and illustrated in the united states of america by an american author. Wonderstruck quiz selznick, brian this study guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of wonderstruck. On this page you can read or download wonderstruck part 2 comprehension questions in pdf format. The second narrative takes place in 1927 and begins in hoboken, new jersey. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. I would recomend this book to any one who likes brian selznicks books and people who like. A boy named ben longs for the father he has never known. Going through his mothers effects, he discovers a book entitled wonderstruck, a history of museums from the early cabinets of delights to the great institutions of the present day.
Like hugo, which is also based on a selznick novel, this is a. This is a great read for accelerated 345th grade students. When ben discovers a puzzling clue in his mothers room, and rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out alone on desperate quests to find what they are missing. Wonderstruck ebook by brian selznick 9780545922067. Wonderstruck delivers a powerful message about the bond of family and friendship and its endurance through time, space, and miscommunication. Delve right in to this quiz to gauge your mastery on thi. Ben and rose secretly wish their lives were different. The book was published by the natural history museum in new york city and describes what a museum is and the job of a museum curator. It includes approximately 40 days of instructional materials including classroomready materials, assessments, graphic organizers, and texts. A tragic accident causes him to run away to new york city, where he hopes to discover clues to his fathers identify. Ben, who has one good ear, has lost his mother in a car accident in 1977 minnesota and is thrust into his aunts home with his cousin robby, who isnt too keen on sharing his room. She was holding a book, teaching the deaf to lipread. Teacher and student guides, worksheets, answer keys, and more.
Wonderstruck this unit was created by the louisiana department of education in partnership with learnzillion. Playing with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, the invention of hugo cabret, brian selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an aweinspiring journey. Wonderstruck by brian selznick reading guidebook club. Fiction playing with the form he created in his trailblazing debut novel, the invention of hugo cabret, brian selznick once again sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an aweinspiring journey. Written by teachers, and developed in the classroom. Did you enjoy the way the stories of rose and ben came. Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers. Wonderstruck book wonderstruck 2011 is an american youngadult fiction novel written and illustrated by brian selznick, who also created the invention of hugo cabret 2007.
Wonderstruck by brian selznick abebooks passion for books. Not that the path isnt sometimes harrowing from a parents point of view, as both plots involve 12yearolds running away from home to new york city, one in 1927, one 50 years later, and the realities they encounter, while sometimes scary, are a. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. The first narrative takes place in 1977 and begins in gunflint lake, minnesota. Brian selznick is the caldecott medalwinning creator of the new york times bestsellers the invention of hugo cabret, adapted into martin scorseses oscarwinning hugo, wonderstruck, adapted into todd hayness eponymous movie, and the marvels. Read free book excerpt from wonderstruck by brian selznick, page 2 of 2.
Wonderstruck offers a myriad of visual delights and a complete immersion in two time periods, but it is more a tour of wondrous sights than great storytelling. The wonderstruck book featured a twopage photograph of a. Wonderstruck schneider family book award middle school winner read more. Exquisitely produced, it offers a unique reading experience, youll want both the print and ebook editions. Wonderstruck is a novel told in two parallel narratives with two distinct styles. Once janet leaves, ben finds an old book titled wonderstruck. This particular book is unlike other adventure books because ben isnt forced to explore, he. How does ben feel about living with his aunt and uncle. The book follows the story of ben, a deaf boy traveling to new york in 1977, and rose, a deafmute girl traveling to new york in 1927. A great video clip featuring an interview with brian selznick on the creation of. The teacher will encourage students to ask deeper questions that.
Reading for comprehension series by lee ann berg pages. Scholastic press has just released the cover art for wonderstruck by. Katy eyed my creation for a moment then turned to me and said, honestly, dad, i dont know how you can be bothered. What was the name of bens cousin who he shared a room with. Wonderstruck is based on a hefty, generously illustrated childrens book by brian selznick, best known for the invention of hugo cabret.
As ben flips through the pages, he finds a bookmark for kincaids bookstore. Wonderstruck has captivated the attention of many by its creative styles and even more the film itself. My overall opinion of this book was that it was tricky at first because roses and walters story is in pictures and ben and jamies is in words but i thought it was a really good book. About the novel, it is often described by critics and readers as a juvenile fiction masterpiece. Brian selznicks books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. Among the celebrated picture books selznick has illustrated are the caldecott honor book the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by.
Reading guide for wonderstruck by brian selznick bookbrowse. Wonderstruck reading comprehension worksheets, guides. Among the celebrated picture books selznick has illustrated are the caldecott honor book the dinosaurs of waterhouse hawkins by barbara kerley, and. This is because the main character, ben, runs away from home to wander the bustling streets of new york city, in hopes to find his father.
The american museum of natural history plays an important role in brian selznicks wonderstruck. While this formation of a social hierarchy seems inevitable, there are ways to counteract it. Parents need to know that wonderstruck is based on authorillustrator brian selznicks awardwinning novel, which follows two deaf 12yearold characters one in 1977 and one in 1927 as they run away from home to new york city to look for family members and eventually end up at the american museum of natural history. In a return to the eyepopping style of his caldecottaward winner,the invention of hugo cabret, brian selznicks latest masterpiece, wonderstruck, is a vision of imagination and storytelling. Wonderstruck 2011 by brian selznick is a graphic novel for children and young adults. The wonderstruck movie scrapbook by selznick, brian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To ask other readers questions about wonderstruck, please sign up. Wonderstruck by brian selznick 4th grade reading, author studies, book. As i began reading the book, i was introduced to ben, a partially deaf young boy who had recently lost his mother and didnt know his father, who lived with his aunt and uncle. Wonderstruck definition and meaning collins english. Before completing these museumthemed activities, take your students on a virtual field trip to the american museum of natural history with brian selznick himself as the tour guide.