Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick · Grade 4-7 · Ages Ages 9-12
Ben lives in Minnesota in 1977 and finds a clue that makes him wonder about the father he has never known. Rose lives 50 years earlier and dreams of finding a place where she belongs; Ben’s story is told in words, and Rose’s story is told in pictures.
Key vocabulary
Feeling amazed and full of surprise, like when you see something truly incredible.
A person who takes care of a museum’s collection and helps choose what people can see there.
A display in a museum, zoo, or gallery that teaches visitors about something interesting.
A small scene with models, often shown in a box or museum display, that looks like a tiny world.
A piece of rock or metal from space that falls all the way to Earth.
Not able to hear, or able to hear only a little. Deaf people may use sign language, lip-reading, writing, or other ways to communicate.
An old kind of movie with no spoken voices, often using music and written words on the screen.
A place or collection where important old papers, photos, or records are kept safe.