| The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: 14 Amazing Authors Tell the Tales Contributor(s): Allsburg, Chris (Author), Campbell, Cassandra (Read by), Lane, Christopher (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1469231867 ISBN-13: 9781469231860 Publisher: Brilliance Audio OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Horror - Young Adult Fiction | Short Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.53" W x 5.09" (0.27 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For more than twenty-five years, readers have been puzzling over the illustrations by this enigmatic artist. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with his intriguingly titled pictures. And now, some of our most imaginative storytellers attempt to solve the perplexing mysteries of Harris Burdick. Enter The Chronicles of Harris Burdick to read this incredible compendium of stories: magical, funny, creepy, poignant, inscrutable, these are tales you won't soon forget. Filling in for Harris Burdick here is an esteemed collection of highly decorated authors. Among the many accolades bestowed upon this illustrious group include one Pulitzer Prize, five Newbery Medals, three Newbery Honor awards, two Caldecott Medals, one Caldecott Honor award, three National Book Awards, eight National Book Award nominations, one Printz Award, five Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, eight Bram Stoker Awards, five Coretta Scott King Awards, two Hugo Awards, and two O. Henry Awards. They have had an untold number of New York Times bestsellers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Allsburg, Chris: - Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children. |