The Last Resort
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2002 · Est. 27 min read-aloud

The Last Resort

Written by J. Patrick Lewis · Illustrated by Roberto Innocenti

An artist's lost imagination leads him to a mysterious seaside hotel with intriguing guests.

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48 pages· 2,560 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud
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An artist's imagination vanishes, prompting a journey to a secluded seaside hotel. There, he encounters extraordinary guests, each with their own secrets. Can he reclaim his lost creativity amidst these enigmatic strangers?

From the publisher

On an afternoon like any other, an artist’s imagination disappears. His quest to recover it leads him to a remote seaside hotel visited by some remarkable guests. Illustrated by the masterful Roberto Innocenti, this book celebrates the wonders of the imagination.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2002)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,560
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~811L
Themes & topics
Books about imaginationBooks about artists
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
71679
Publication
Published
September 1, 2003
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781568461724

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