Kaleidoscope by Selznick, Brian

An astounding new feat of storytelling from Brian Selznick, the award-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck.

A ship. A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. Kaleidoscope is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times.

Author: Brian Selznick
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 09/21/2021
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.59w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781338777246
Age Range: 10-13

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513183 / Kaleidoscope


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 08/16/2021
Booklist 08/01/2021 pg. 71
Shelf Awareness 09/28/2021
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 72
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2022 pg. 122
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Brian Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick's two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at thebrianselznick.com and mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.