T Khytt Lawrey Sam Houston State University LS

T. Khytt Lawrey Sam Houston State University LS 5360/Dr. Sheneman Textbook Assignment 6

Selznick, B. (2011). Wonderstruck. New York: Scholastic. Do you like a little magic in your realistic fiction? How about an artful mystery? Wonderstruck is the book choice for you. Ben longs to make a connection to his deceased father. Rose is trapped where no one understands. Two stories, one written and one illustrated will come together in a surprise ending that will leave you feeling wonderstruck.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is similar to Wonderstruck in that it is half-illustrated and halfpenned. It also has historical elements of the time period that make the novel feel possible while the air of magic remains. Selznick, B. (2007). The invention of Hugo Cabret. New York: Scholastic. This historical fiction novel follows a young boy as he searches for meaning from his idol, the Great Houdini. Selznick, B. (1991). The Houdini box. New York: Antheneum. The Boy of a Thousand Faces and The Houdini Box are both significantly shorter than Wonderstruck, however, Selznick continues to use his trademark cross-hatched illustrations and familiar writing style to create a works that are historical with a sense of surrealism. Readers will be hooked by the mysteries he presents and finish all of Selznick’s books learning something new. Selznick, B. (2000). The boy of a thousand faces. New York: Harper. Collins.

Creech, S. (2001). Love that dog. New York: Harper. Collins. Jack does not like poetry. And maybe neither do you. Jack has nothing worthy enough to say. Maybe you feel the same way. But with the help of his writing teacher and a little inspiration from his newfound favorite poet, Jack learns that he can make his voice be heard.

Hate That Cat is the sequel to Love That Dog. It’s a quick read, told through the words of Jack, a young boy who still does not like poetry. Creech, S. (2008). Hate that cat. New York: Harper. Collins. Ruby Holler is the story of the orphaned Carter twins. It is a fantasy fiction piece and has few similarities to the realistic Love That Dog. However, readers will identify with the protagonists and root for them until the end, just like Jack. Creech, S. (2002). Ruby Holler. New York: Harper. Collins. Walk Two Moons is a mystery within a mystery. Sal is traveling in her mother’s footsteps trying to understand why she was abandoned. Meanwhile, she tells her Grams and Gramps the story of her friend Phoebe who’s own mother has also left. This novel is much longer in length and differing in format from Love That Dog, but has the same theme of finding oneself that readers will love. Creech, S. (1994). Walk Two Moons. New York: Harper Collins.