The Boy of a Thousand Faces by Brian Selznick - ISBN: 9780064410809
Paperback
Obsessed with horror films, ten-year-old Alonzo dreams of transforming himself into “The Boy of a Thousand Faces” and gets his wish in an unexpected way.

The Boy of a Thousand Faces

  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    22 January 2002

Summary

Middle grade readers who enjoy a spooky read should not miss The Boy of a Thousand Faces

Because Alonzo King was born on Halloween, he has always loved monsters. But no one would ever guess that he lives in a haunted house with a graveyard out back, communicates with the dead, turns into a six-armed, slime-covered creature, or is a walking encyclopedia on horror films!

When The Beast arrives, though, not even Alonzo can track it down. Will he be able …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780064410809
ISBN-10:0064410803
Author:Brian Selznick
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:22 January 2002
Weight:116g
Dimensions:225mm x 171mm x 3mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Readers will practically hear the sinister organ music.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Selznick’s engaging story and his witty, eye-popping, black-and-white illustrations combine to serve up a splendid celebration. ” - ALA Booklist

About The Author

Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick is the illustrator of many books for children, among them the Caldecott Honor book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, as well as his own The Boy of a Thousand Faces and The Houdini Box. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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