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Paul Fleischman spins three engrossing stories about the unexpected ways an artist's creations reveal truths - tales whose intriguing plots and many moods will entertain readers and inspire future writers. Can wood, copper, or marble communicate? They can if they are the graven images in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's trio of eerie, beguiling short stories. If you whisper a secret into a wooden statue's ear, will anyone find out? Can a wobbly weathervane bearing the image of Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers, steer a love-struck apprentice toward the girl of his dreams? And if a ghost hires a sculptor to carve a likeness of him holding a drink to a baby's lips, what ghastly crime might lie behind his request? And, in a brand-new afterword, the acclaimed storyteller reveals how he found his own author's voice.
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"3 non-related short stories about ominous and mysterious images, each a little unsettling in its own way. I like the 1st story, The Binnacle Boy, the best because I felt it was the best developed and creepiest of the 3 stories. I wish the story would have been a longer stand-alone novel. "
— Brenna (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Excellent fare.”
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“Fleischman brings together compelling tales of human foibles with such charm that readers may serendipitously find themselves in the midst of learning profound lessons.”
— Children’s Literature
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A Newbery Honor Book in 1983
Graven Images Listener Reviews
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" I like the common theme in the three stories, but they were a bit underdeveloped. "
— Catherine, 1/4/2014 -
" After reading the Borning Room I became a diehard Fleischman fan. "
— Arlene, 12/8/2013 -
" Good, solid storytelling, but the illustrations aren't that great. "
— Marya, 12/5/2013 -
" Wonderful tales of the dangers of worshipping idols. The stories have a wondrous progression, yet I found the Binnacle Boy to be stupendously crafted with a clever plot, that's how the book opens up. The overall content seems mature for any grade younger than the sixth. "
— Kesha, 9/21/2013 -
" Three short stories all with a statue of some sort at their center. I thought they were very creative and we all listened on a trip with rapt attention wondering how each story would end. I also enjoyed the author's note at the end. Short read. "
— Lauri, 7/10/2013 -
" "Lightning twitched like a dreaming dog's legs." I enjoyed this book for children because of wonderful sentences like that. These three stories came out in '82 but they read like Washington Irving or Hawthorne. "
— Matthew, 7/10/2013 -
" Three completely different tales, showing Fleischman's range. The first is a mystery that leaves chills at the end. The middle story is a pleasant comedy. And the third is a ghost story that can raise some interesting discussion questions, if one cares to go there. "
— Ryan, 4/1/2013 -
" Awesome! Short stories for kids. And creepy ones, too. "
— Lisa, 2/25/2013 -
" An intriguing compilation of 3 short stories out of which I preferred the third to be best. I wished that the author's afterword would have been a preface since after hearing his inspirations and history behind the stories, I more appreciated each of them. "
— Melinda, 1/26/2013 -
" Solidly creepy stories that don't insult the intelligence of their readers. The middle story is the weakest--and the only one with a happy ending. I liked the common image of an inanimate object that the living imbue with power. "
— Elizabeth, 7/9/2012 -
" great book, three short stories written for jr. high and up. these would not be out of place in the new yorker "
— Jim, 11/6/2011 -
" A decent collection of stories that I'm sad to say will probably be overlooked by many due to a horrendous cover. "
— Joe, 10/14/2011 -
" Three short stories. "
— Cheryl, 10/5/2011 -
" 3 non-related short stories about ominous and mysterious images, each a little unsettling in its own way. I like the 1st story, The Binnacle Boy, the best because I felt it was the best developed and creepiest of the 3 stories. I wish the story would have been a longer stand-alone novel. "
— Brenna, 7/16/2011 -
" An intriguing compilation of 3 short stories out of which I preferred the third to be best. I wished that the author's afterword would have been a preface since after hearing his inspirations and history behind the stories, I more appreciated each of them. "
— Melinda, 9/7/2010 -
" Newbery Honor <br/> <br/>Din: <br/>"A loaf of bread!" the sculptor called out, above the din of the other customers. (page 95) <br/> "
— Ms., 7/31/2010 -
" Three short stories all with a statue of some sort at their center. I thought they were very creative and we all listened on a trip with rapt attention wondering how each story would end. I also enjoyed the author's note at the end. Short read. "
— Laurist, 7/11/2010 -
" great book, three short stories written for jr. high and up. these would not be out of place in the new yorker "
— Jim, 4/9/2009 -
" "Lightning twitched like a dreaming dog's legs." I enjoyed this book for children because of wonderful sentences like that. These three stories came out in '82 but they read like Washington Irving or Hawthorne. "
— Matthew, 12/14/2008 -
" Good, solid storytelling, but the illustrations aren't that great. "
— Marya, 3/8/2008
About Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman has written more than twenty-five books for children and young adults. He received a Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images. His novel Whirligig was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. His Breakout was a finalist for the National Book Award.
About the Narrators
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.
Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.
Lincoln Hoppe is an accomplished actor of stage and screen with several films, plays, television shows, and numerous audiobooks to his credit. His audiobook narrations have earned him nine AudioFile Earphones Awards. His diverse voice characterizations can be heard on animated films, video games, and commercials across the globe. He is a member of the Lost Angeles Comedy Sportz Improv Company.