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An incredible immersive novel in words and pictures byBrian Selznick, a love letter to the natural world.Big Tree follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise andMerwin, as they try to save the world while searching for a safeplace to grow.In the spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte's Web, TheWizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Big Tree is a fast-pacedepic adventure that takes readers on a mesmerizing journeyfrom the prehistoric age to present day. It is filled with mysteryand danger, humour, heart, and hope, and will captivate readersages seven and up.Selznick creates a vivid fantastical world rooted in science,a cast of unforgettable original characters, and an exquisite escapadethat takes readers on a mesmerising journey from prehistorythrough the meteoric transformation of Earth to present day. Big Tree is a tour de force from an ingenious creator at thetop of his creative form.This story began as an original idea from film legend StevenSpielberg, and his production company has the film rights.A page-turning adventure with wonderful characters, about howeven the smallest can make an impact and save our worldBrian's first book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, wasthe winner of the esteemed Caldecott Medal, thefirst novel to do so, as the Caldecott Medal is for picture books& made into a feature length film, HUGO, directed by MartinScorsese and starring Jude Law
