Quest - Hardcover

Becker, Aaron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406357669 ISBN 13: 9781406357660

Publisher: Walker Books, 2014

Synopsis

Aaron Becker, creator of the stunning Journey, presents the next chapter in his luminous wordless fantasy. A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness... Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story.

About this title

About the Author:

Aaron Becker began drawing picture books at the age of eight. After many years of practice, he published his first wordless picture book, Journey. He is now on a quest to share his books with as many young readers as possible. "There is nothing more gratifying than seeing kids hold one of my books close to their heart," he says. "My hope is that these stories might inspire us all to place a bit more faith in the power of wonder." Aaron Becker lives in the USA in Amherst, Massachusetts, with his wife and daughter.

Review:

When you don't have words to lean on, the pictures have to work hard and Becker's do: they're original, modern and nostalgic. Worth turning it all off for. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, Children's Book of the Week on Journey * Luminous wordless fantasy -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller Children's Guide * Offers up more magic and fantasy than you can shake a stick at. The story is enchanting; the illustrations are spectacular. Each page is ablaze with colour and filled with splendid detail * Magpie That * The haunting story brought tears to my eyes. * angels and urchins * Beautiful . . . a magical world. * Books for Keeps * Rich and detailed in colour * The School Librarian * Eloquently shows the power of imagination and inventive thinking * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Read *

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1406357669
• ISBN 13: 9781406357660
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40