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September 3, 2015

Our New Favorite Children’s Book: The Marvels + A Mystery Book Tour & Giveaway! #TheMarvels

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The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

It was over the summer when the kids participated in the Scholastic Summer Reading Program that we were introduced to this author, Brian Selznick. My daughter Lily and I read his book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret together and both absolutely loved it. (You can see her little video review here!) Selznick is coming out with a new book, The Marvels, releasing on September 15 and we were sent an advance reader copy and immediately dove it. We haven’t finished it yet but the mystery is coming together and we can’t wait to see what happens! Let me tell you more….

In The Marvels, half of the book is told in pictures, and the other half in prose. There’s a connection between the two (which we haven’t figured out yet but we’re collecting clues!).

From the Caldecott Medal–winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck comes a breathtaking new voyage.

In this magnificent reimagining of the form he originated, two stand-alone stories—the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose—together create a beguiling narrative puzzle.

The journey begins on a ship at sea in 1766, with a boy named Billy Marvel. After surviving a shipwreck, he finds work in a London theatre. There, his family flourishes for generations as brilliant actors until 1900, when young Leontes Marvel is banished from the stage.

Nearly a century later, Joseph Jervis runs away from school and seeks refuge with an uncle in London. Albert Nightingale’s strange, beautiful house, with its mysterious portraits and ghostly presences, captivates Joseph and leads him on a search for clues about the house, his family, and the past.

A gripping adventure and an intriguing invitation to decipher how the two narratives connect, The Marvels is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation.

The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

Photo credit: Jamey Mazzie

This is author Brian Selznick. His books are the most unique format, almost like a combination of a fantastic story that whisks you off into a mysterious new place, and a black and white film on a page.

Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret which was adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning movie Hugo. Selznick’s books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into over 35 languages. He has worked as a set designer and a puppeteer. He lives in San Diego, California, and Brooklyn, New York.

Exciting news! Brian Selznick is setting out on a multi-city tour to celebrate the release of The Marvels! Click here to find out where to meet Brian Selznick on his tour for #THEMARVELS.

The Marvels Book Trailer

The book trailer is a fun look at the book, and while you’re reading and get to the second half of the book, the story about Joseph after he’s left his boarding school, things really get interesting!

The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

The story told in photos in the first half of the book just draws you right in. It all begins on a ship.

The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

Such a cool way to tell a story, and it’s fun for the kids who get to narrate everything that’s happening in each scene.

The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

Unlock the mystery of THE MARVELS

To celebrate the book launch of The Marvels, releasing September 15, there’s going to be a fun Teaser Tour the week before, September 7-11.  Join Joseph, a young boy in 1990 London, as he pieces together clues found in his uncle’s mysterious house. Who are the Marvels? And how are they connected to Joseph?

Follow the YOU EITHER SEE IT OR YOU DON’T tour to hear mysterious recordings by Brian Selznick, get a sneak peek at artwork from the book, and discover souvenirs from inside THE MARVELS house. What do they mean? You either see it or you don’t.

  • September 7th – TheBookSmugglers.com
  • September 8th – Hypable.com
  • September 9th – SuperSpaceChick.com
  • September 10th – TheReadingRoom.com
  • September 11th – PopWrapped.com

Giveaway

The Marvels by Brian Selznick is our new favorite children's book. My daughter and I can't get enough of this author. See what makes this mystery so unique!

Scholastic is providing an awesome prize for one of my readers: 

  • The Marvels, Wonderstruck, and The Invention of Hugo Cabret;
  • A custom The Marvels jigsaw puzzle!

These books are SO, SO good. You’re going to love them and so are your kids. I mean that truly. Today is my daughter Lily’s birthday and I bought her Wonderstruck as a gift AND she came home with Wonderstruck from the library! We just love this author! Go check out The Marvels website to learn more.

Enter for a chance to win below. This giveaway ends at 11:59 ET on September 14, 2015 and is open to US residents ages 18+ only.

Good luck!!

 

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Lindsay is the Owner/Editor and Content Creator at See Mom Click, a family travel and lifestyle blog based in Central Pennsylvania. She is a wife and mom of two kids and a handful of fur babies.

Reader Interactions

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  1. Seyma Shabbir says

    September 3, 2015 at 17:25

    My sons LOVE to read and be read to . My sons would love this book, they never read them before.

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  2. Kris I. says

    September 3, 2015 at 19:04

    My daughter would love this!

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  3. Andrea says

    September 3, 2015 at 19:18

    My son is almost 11 and would love to get these for his birthday!

    Reply
  4. Jean Segina says

    September 3, 2015 at 19:19

    I think all of our kids would like this book, both boys and girls. Can’t wait to get our hands on a copy!

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  5. Sonya Sanderson says

    September 3, 2015 at 22:14

    I think I would like to read them myself! I would share with my son though.

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  6. DEBIJOT says

    September 4, 2015 at 07:04

    My grandson would enjoy this.

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  7. Elena says

    September 4, 2015 at 15:03

    My son would love this

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  8. Jessica To says

    September 4, 2015 at 15:20

    My son would love these!

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  9. Rosie says

    September 4, 2015 at 18:33

    I’d personally love to read these books myself, and pass them along to my goddaughter!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  10. shelly peterson says

    September 4, 2015 at 19:00

    My son would love to read these.

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  11. Cynthia R says

    September 4, 2015 at 19:37

    I know my nephew would love the Marvels collection.

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  12. Leigh Anne Borders says

    September 4, 2015 at 22:51

    I would love to read the books myself. I fell in love with his book Hugo and Wonder years ago. I can;t wait to check out Wonder!

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  13. Maralea says

    September 5, 2015 at 06:34

    My granddaughter would love this.

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  14. Gloria Marquez says

    September 5, 2015 at 09:52

    Would love to win thank you for the chance

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  15. Erin H. says

    September 5, 2015 at 09:56

    I have read and LOVED the first two books by Selznick. I think that this book looks equally amazing! My daughter is just getting to the age where she can really enjoy these books so this would be a great book to read together.

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  16. Ronda Six Garnett says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:01

    My grandkids 🙂 would love to read these..I am building a library for them!

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  17. Deana says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:52

    My nieces would love these books

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  18. Wendy S. says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:58

    I have two boys who are really getting into reading. I think they would love these books!

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  19. Noreen says

    September 7, 2015 at 02:03

    My daughter would adore this book and will devour it together

    Reply
  20. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    September 7, 2015 at 10:53

    My nephew would love to read this book!

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  21. Birdiebee says

    September 7, 2015 at 23:41

    My granddaughter would love the Marvels.

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  22. Danielle Drown says

    September 8, 2015 at 14:26

    My oldest boy age 8 would love these books. Also we are huge fans of Hugo! I loved the book and the movie.

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  23. carmen m says

    September 8, 2015 at 15:04

    My daughter would love to be able to read these books, then share them with family. It sounds intriguing.

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  24. bn100 says

    September 8, 2015 at 21:41

    Think I would like it

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  25. Tabathia B says

    September 9, 2015 at 20:46

    My younger daughter would enjoy the marvels.

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  26. DJ says

    September 9, 2015 at 21:08

    My nephew would love this.

    Reply
  27. Wendy Caddy says

    September 10, 2015 at 15:39

    I would really like to read these books myself, as would my younger grandchildren.

    Reply
  28. Daniel M says

    September 11, 2015 at 20:52

    bet my nephew would love it!

    Reply
  29. Melinda Stephens says

    September 12, 2015 at 19:02

    I think I would probably be the one to like them the most. My son is too young for them right now.

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  30. Jackie says

    September 14, 2015 at 17:39

    My daughter would love it!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  31. diy says

    February 22, 2016 at 04:42

    My daughter would love this.

    Reply

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