The Wretched Stone

Chris Van Allsburg

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In a story recounted through the daily log of Captain Allan Hope, the sailors aboard the Rita Anne become mesmerized and transformed by a mysterious glowing rock, and only music and books can restore them to normal. "As always, Van Allsburg's paintings are magnificent. Cool, clear colors, boldly executed, and unusual perspective accentuate the story's mystery." -- Booklist

Book Details

Publisher: Clarion Books
Publish Date: Oct 28th, 1991
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 11.00in - 9.00in - 0.40in - 0.85lb
EAN: 9780395533079
Recommended age: 04-07
Categories: • Action & Adventure - General• Fantasy - General• Transportation - Boats, Ships, & Underwater Craft

About the Author

Van Allsburg, Chris: -

Chris Van Allsburg is one of America's most innovative picture book creators. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express and received a Caldecott Honor for his very first book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. He has received the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature, a National Book Award, and a Society of Illustrators Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award, among other honors. He lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Visit him at chrisvanallsburg.com.

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Praise for this book

"As always, Van Allsburg's paintings are magnificent. Cool, clear colors, boldly executed, and unusual perspective accentuate the story's mystery." Booklist, ALA --