The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1984 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

Unravel the mystery of cryptic images and captions left by a vanished illustrator.

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32 pages· 192 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

When enigmatic illustrator Harris Burdick disappears, he leaves behind fourteen mysterious drawings, each with a puzzling caption. What secrets lie within a nun floating in a cathedral or a chair ending up in France? Readers are invited to weave their own tales, exploring the unknown and crafting stories from these intriguing images. As they delve into the mystery, they must ask: What happened to Burdick, and what do these images mean? This book challenges young minds to unlock their creativity and imagination, offering endless possibilities and narratives waiting to be discovered.

From the publisher

Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
192
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
53587
Publication
Published
September 24, 1984
First published
January 1, 1984
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395353936

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