JOURNEY
The first part of Aaron Becker's award-winning trilogy
The wonderful wordless trilogy, begins with the first book, the JOURNEY, distinguished by the Caldecott Honor Award and promises us an exciting continuation of an unusual journey towards the greatest and most exciting adventure. A lonely girl draws a magical door in the wall of her room and escapes through it to a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. With the red pencil in hand, she creates a ship, a balloon and a flying carpet that take her on a dreamy journey towards an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a menacing emperor, only an act of immense courage and kindness can free her. Will she manage to return to her home and to what her heart desires?
Aaron Becker's trilogy is not wordless books. They are books with infinite words and for all ages. Books that allow the reader to immerse himself in the story and embellish it with his own personal narrative, different every time he opens it again.
A simple marker is enough to ignite the imagination of children of all ages and take them on an endless adventure, far, far away in the land of fairy tales, where they can face any enemy, even loneliness! – Hara Katsari, educator, writer
Becker's debut takes readers on the best kind of journey, letting complex color patterns, elaborate fantasy environments, and a vivid sense of adventure tell the story without a single word. – Booklist
A fantastical adventure story where the elaborate imagery inspires admiration, scrutiny and multiple readings. – Kirkus Reviews
THE Aaron Becker he has made many memorable trips in his life. He's lived in rural Japan and East Africa, backpacked from Sweden to the South Pacific, and recently ventured across San Francisco Bay to Amherst, Massachusetts, the town he and his wife, his daughter and lazy cat now call him home. To this day, his favorite travel destination remains his imagination, where he can often be found designing secret doors and magical lanterns.
Complete Aaron Becker's award-winning trilogy and enjoy its heartwarming finale! Look at them: Journey – search – Return
