The Selected Works Of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen

A precocious twelve-year-old cartographer embarks on a cross-country journey from his family's Montana ranch to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., after receiving an unexpected award for his scientific illustrations. As he travels by train, he reflects on his eccentric family, his passion for mapping the world around him, and the tragic accident that haunts his past. The narrative is interwoven with whimsical diagrams and maps, offering a unique exploration of the intersection between science, art, and the complexities of growing up.