Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

A Novel in Words and Pictures

Set in two different time periods, this enchanting narrative weaves together the stories of Ben and Rose, two children who embark on separate quests to find what they have lost. Ben, living in 1977, is deaf in one ear and longs to discover the identity of his father after his mother's untimely death. Meanwhile, Rose, a deaf girl in 1927, dreams of a mysterious actress and escapes to New York City in search of her. Through a blend of text and intricate illustrations, their journeys unfold in parallel, revealing unexpected connections and a shared destiny that transcends time and space.