Wonderstruck: a novel in words and pictures

2011’s Wonderstruck, written and illustrated by Brian Selznick, details the lives of Ben and Rose. Set fifty years apart, these two characters each depart on desperate quests to find information on a lost loved one. While written for children 9 years and older, the illustrations and story are sure to draw a wider audience. This work topped the New York Times Bestseller list and was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2011.