When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free.
Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. But this time, it will take something truly powerful to persuade her to return home, as a gripping backstory is revealed that will hold readers in its thrall.A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. It’s her third journey into the enticing realm of kings and emperors, castles and canals, exotic creatures and enchanting landscapes. Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. Aaron Becker, creator of the award-winning Journey and its stunning, celebrated sequel, Quest, presents the final chapter in his luminous, wordless fantasy. The eagerly-anticipated finale of Aaron Becker’s wordless trilogy – a spectacular, suspenseful and moving story that brings its adventurer home. Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers.
Can it also guide her home and to happiness? In this exquisitely illustrated book, an ordinary child is launched on an extraordinary, magical journey towards her greatest and most rewarding adventure of allĪaron Becker, creator of the stunning Journey, presents the next chapter in his luminous wordless fantasy. who knows where? When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Be swept away on an elaborate flight of fancy in this Caldecott award-winning, wondrously illustrated picture book about self-determination and unexpected friendship.
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