BOOK REVIEW: Journey by Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker’s Journey is a remarkably illustrated ‘wordless’ picture book that sweeps you off on an exciting adventure.

A lonely girl finds a red marker and draws a door on her bedroom wall.  The door turns out to be magical and opens up, leading her into a mysterious forest.  

And that is the beginning of her adventures filled with excitement and danger.

                 

Realizing that her marker is magical, the girl draws her way into and out of all kinds of situations – by drawing a boat, a hot-air balloon, and even a magic carpet! 

But then she loses her magic red marker and gets captured by an evil emperor's men.

Will she ever get her marker back?  How will she escape?  Will she get back home safely?  To find out, please read the book.

I haven't seen many 'wordless' picture books before.  They sure do test your observation skills.  This book, with its detailed illustrations and exciting story, did just that!  I couldn't help marvelling at the detailed illustrations, and had to flip back and forth to look at things I had missed earlier.  But no complaints - I love this book and really enjoyed the adventurous 'Journey' I was being taken on. 

Exciting for all ages 6+.

This book has a sequel – 'Quest'.  Look out for the book review in the near future!