Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick
A visually stunning novel that tells two interconnected stories set fifty years apart - one following a deaf boy named Ben in 1977 Minnesota searching for his father, and another following a deaf girl named Rose in 1927 New Jersey seeking her idol. The stories are told through both words and intricate pencil illustrations, celebrating deaf culture and representation while exploring themes of family, identity, belonging, and the power of museums and storytelling. This unique narrative structure weaves together past and present as both characters navigate their worlds as deaf individuals seeking connection and understanding.
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