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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. Chris Van Allsburg

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 5,916 Ratings and 798 Reviews

Book Description
'His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues...' Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story.
Book Information
PublisherAndersen Press
BindingPaperback (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-10184939279X
ISBN-13978-1849392792
Publication Date03/01/2011
The Creators
About Chris Van Allsburg (Author) : Chris Van Allsburg is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Chris Van Allsburg include Widows Broom, Jumanji, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes:... more
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8/1/2012 Nancy Mauerman tagged as: I recommend

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9/6/2011 Francesca Amari Sajtar said: Out in October, 2011 - The CHRONICLES of Harris Burdick, with 14 YA authors writing short stories based on the original illustrations.
tags: I recommend, I'm reading, I read, Inspired me

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8/15/2011 Karen Reczuch said: This man's art simply amazes me - I love how it can be dark and menacing, yet still deliciously inviting. This book in particular inspired me to include pencil drawings in my portfolio when I first went looking for contracts - which landed me my first book.
tags: Inspired me

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7/23/2011 Tiffany Turrill tagged as: Inspired me

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10/24/2008 D.M. Cunningham said: This is an incredible inspiration for writers. Great spring board for stories. The art is AMAZING!
tags: I recommend, Inspired me

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2/15/2008 Andy J Smith said:
What a great spark for imagination! Unlike Harry Potter, Burdick doesn't just fill in the blanks FOR YOU. Children (and oldies) will love this book and where their imaginations will take them after reading EACH page. There is not cohesive, tied-together narrative here; Only separate illustrations... more

tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read

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9/12/2007 Eric Orchard tagged as: Inspired me

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