In 1930s Paris, a young orphan living in a train station works to repair a mysterious automaton left by his father.
Author
Brian Selznick
6 books in the catalog
Brian Selznick has 6 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly mystery, adventure and fantasy. The titles we've reviewed span 1920 to 2000.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Brian Selznick's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
This book tells the story of a young boy who is transformed into various mythical creatures and characters. It explores identity and the power of stories.
A young boy discovers a mysterious box that allows him to experience the illusions of Harry Houdini.
A young orphan boy discovers a hidden world and embarks on a magical adventure filled with puzzles and wonder.
A young artist grapples with his mental health and family relationships while creating art.
A boy named Jacob embarks on a mysterious journey through a magical library filled with stories and secrets.
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