The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

An inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with these enigmatic pictures. Now we’ve asked some of our very best storytellers to spin the tales. Enter The Chronicles of Harris Burdick to gather this incredible compendium of stories: mysterious, funny, creepy, poignant, these are tales you won’t soon forget. This inspired collection of short stories features many remarkable, best-selling authors in the worlds of both adult and children's literature: Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka, Lemony Snicket, and Chris Van Allsburg himself. NOTE: "The House on Maple Street" by Stephen King is not included in this ebook edition. What happens when fourteen of the world’s most celebrated authors are given the same mysterious pictures to work with? Bestselling Author Anthology: Features fourteen incredible stories from literary icons like Kate DiCamillo, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Jon Scieszka, and Lemony Snicket. Mysterious & Unexplained Tales: Each story starts with a single enigmatic illustration from Chris Van Allsburg, spinning a new world that is by turns funny, creepy, and deeply poignant. A Return to a Beloved World: For fans who have spent years wondering about the stories behind The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, this collection finally offers answers—and even more questions. Perfect for Young Writers: A masterclass in imagination, this collection serves as a powerful source of creative writing inspiration for middle grade readers and classrooms.