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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; First Edition (September 15, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 672 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545448689


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 80


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 770L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.3 x 5.8 x 8.3 inches


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    • A marvelous book, full of marvels!
I’ve been fascinated by Denis Sever’s house for many years. I finally got a chance to visit last week, unfortunately it was horribly hot in London and I have disabilities. It forced me to curtail my visit. My host felt my disappointment and generously offered to refund my admissions. I refused because the survival of this magical place is important on so many levels and any small contribution I can make for that purpose is a pleasure. My host then suggested this book... It is as close as you can get to feeling the spirit of the house without visiting. While this is not the story told in the house, it is true to the spirit. The story has much to offer on many levels. You can sit back and enjoy it purely as story, but also a look at how stories are constructed and grow. There many twists and turns, but they resolve themselves in a satisfactory and believable manner. As with any good book (especially children’s book) there are a variety of emotions, but presented in a loving and gentle way. The tension in a book that appeals to adults, as well as children is palpable, but that’s also true in the Harry Potter books especially the later ones. Adults should not fall into the trap of thinking children will read or see this book in the same way. Children see things through their own experiences, which are not those of an adult. The structure of the book may seem odd at first, but the back and forth between the illustrated and text sections set up the narrative well. They are a great signaling device. The narrative offered by the illustrations is easy to understand and worth a second look for the clues they offer. There is a real crisis going on in the house museum sector. Visitation has dropped through the floor and many are struggling for their very exsistence in this digital world. This book and 18 Folgate Square offer a different approach to interpretation. It is a reminder that the story is key, the objects are support. A well told narrative draws the visitor in and makes them want more. The fictional stories in the house and book are certainly engaging, so imagine what happens when the story is true. Read this book and enjoy it. You will either see it or you won’t. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018 by Deborah Brower
    • Aut Visum Aut Non
When i learned that Brian Selznick published another book, I purposefully decided not to learn anything about the book. Swept away by his previous novels The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck (Schneider Family Book Award - Middle School Winner), I knew that the story would encompass much emotion, realness, tenderness and heart. Alas, I was wrong. The Marvel has all of that, and so much more. The book starts with a series of amazing prints, drawn by Selznick, that tell the story of the Marvels visually. As always with his intimate, perfect drawings, the story unfolds beautifully. With the turn of a page, years fall away, beloved characters live and die, and generations are presented. It is all too tempting to turn the pages quickly through this section. Take your time. Enjoy the artwork, scope out details that later on may be important, pay attention to the eyes. Selznick is a master of drawing the eyes. Soon, the pictures give away to a story about a young boy fleeing from a harsh boarding school in England, trying to find a long lost uncle holed up in out-of-time house in London. Set in the early 90's, Joseph's story is somehow connected to the magnificent pictures you just leafed through ... but how? That is the glorious mystery of this novel. Arriving at the house, his uncle, Albert Nightgale, is strange, distant, and not all willing to help out his forgotten nephew. But he does, because deep down, Albert's heart is there, if somewhat hidden. I so want to talk so much about this book, but fear spoilers would give away the surprises that Selznick has planned. Suffice it to say, the actual story that is hidden in pages unfolds in unpredictable ways, that reveal a tenderness that are reflected in those first pictures of the story. Selznick has written a tale that honors our history and our future, explores the meaning of objects in our lives, and how and to whom we choose to devote our lives. This book is simply a masterpiece. Thank you, Mr. Selznick, for yet another tour de force. We wait so long in between your books, and now I know why. The wait is worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015 by James Hiller

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