Journey

Written and illustrated by Aaron Becker

Book #1 in the Journey Trilogy series

A girl escapes through a magic door into a world of adventure and danger.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,760 ratings

40 pages· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

A lonely girl discovers a magic door on her wall, leading her into a realm of wonder and peril. Armed with a red marker, she conjures a boat, balloon, and flying carpet, embarking on a thrilling journey. Captured by a sinister emperor, her courage and kindness become her only hope for freedom. Will these qualities guide her home and fulfill her deepest wish? Dive into a wordless adventure where imagination knows no bounds.

From the publisher

Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2013)Caldecott Honor (2014)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~480L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about courage Books about problem solving Books about magic Books about adventure and adventurers

What readers & critics say

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“This is a beautiful wordless picture book following a young girl through her imagination to a world where things don't always work out as she expects. She has to think fast, but with a little creative problem solving and a lot of imagination she's able to discover just what she was looking for—a friend. A fresh take on a journey with elements vaguely reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are and Harold and the Purple Crayon!”

Marmee

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