The Mysteries of Harris Burkick (Chris Van Allsburg
| Site: | Island City |
| Course: | Mrs. Sicilia's Reading Moodle Page |
| Book: | The Mysteries of Harris Burkick (Chris Van Allsburg |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:37 PM |
Description
Chris Van Allsburg came across the pictures of Harris Bur** through a friend, Peter Wenders. Apparently, Bur** presented the pictures with their titles and captions to Wenders in hopes that Wenders would be interested in purchasing the stories that accompanied the illustrations. Wenders was intrigued by the pictures and asked Bur** to submit the corresponding stories the next day. However, Wenders never heard from Harris Bur** again, so the "true" stories behind the pictures were never revealed.
1. Archie Smith, Boy Wonder
A tiny voice asked, "Is he the one?"
2. Under the rug
Two weeks passed and it happened again.
3. A strange day in July
He threw with all his might, but the third stone came skipping back.
4. Missing Venice
Even with her mighty engines in reverse, the ocean liner was pulled further and
further into the canal.
5. Anothe place, another time
If there was an answer, he'd find it there.
6. Uninvited guests
His heart was pounding. He was sure he had seen the doorknob turn.
7. The harp
So it's true he thought, it's really true.
8. Mr. Linden's library
He had warned her about the book. Now it was too late.
9. The seven chairs
The fifth one ended up in France.
10. The third-floor bedroom
It all began when someone left the window open.
11. Just desert
She lowered the knife and it grew even brighter.
12. Captain Tory
He swung his lantern three times and slowly the schooner appeared.
13. Oscar and Alphonse
She knew it was time to send them back. The caterpillars softly wiggled in her hand, spelling out "goodbye".
14. The house on Maple Street
It was a perfect lift-off.
