The Garden of Abdul Gasazi: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780395278048)

From the astonishing imagination of Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji, The Polar Express)

A Caldecott Honor Book

Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place--where strange topiary trees loomed--the eerie visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escapes, the spell of Gasazi still seems to penetrate into his everyday world.

The very first picture book from the astonishing imagination of legendary Chris Van Allsburg explores both the real and surreal worlds with incredible deftness in this unusual tale. In doing so, he has created exquisite and beautiful images that will linger in the minds of readers long after they have left the enchanted garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Author: Chris Van Allsburg
ISBN-10: 039527804X
ISBN-13: 9780395278048
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 10/10/1979
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.93h x 12.03w x 0.38d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 53942 / Garden of Abdul Gasazi

Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards - Winner
Award: Irma S. & James H. Black Award - Winner