Big Tree
Published on 13. April 2023
Book
Hardback
560 pages
978-1-338-18063-3 (ISBN)
Description
An incredible immersive novel in words and pictures by
Brian Selznick, a love letter to the natural world.
Big Tree follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise and
Merwin, as they try to save the world while searching for a safe
place to grow.
In the spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte's Web, The
Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Big Tree is a fast-paced
epic adventure that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey
from the prehistoric age to present day. It is filled with mystery
and danger, humour, heart, and hope, and will captivate readers
ages seven and up.
Selznick creates a vivid fantastical world rooted in science,
a cast of unforgettable original characters, and an exquisite escapade
that takes readers on a mesmerising journey from prehistory
through the meteoric transformation of Earth to present day.
Big Tree is a tour de force from an ingenious creator at the
top of his creative form.
This story began as an original idea from film legend Steven
Spielberg, and his production company has the film rights.
A page-turning adventure with wonderful characters, about how
even the smallest can make an impact and save our world
Brian's first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, was
the winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, the
first novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books
& made into a feature length film, HUGO, directed by Martin
Scorsese and starring Jude Law
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 07 to 09 years
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 143 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
Weight
1112 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-338-18063-3 (9781338180633)
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Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.