Nonsense!: The Curious Story of Edward Gorey

Lori Mortensen and Chloe Bristol

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A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and artist Edward Gorey

In this lyrical biography of one of literature's most creepily creative authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton.

Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance and his eccentricity. As a child, he taught himself to read and skipped several grades before landing at Harvard (after a brief stint in the army). Then he built a name for himself as a popular book illustrator. After that, he went on to publish well over one hundred of his own books, stories that mingled sweetness and innocence, danger and darkness, all mixed with his own brand of silliness. Illustrated with Gorey-like humor and inspiration by Chloe Bristol, this stunning picture book biography about this beloved creator is the first for children.

Publisher: Versify
Published: 03/24/2020
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780358033684
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515539 / Nonsense!: The Curious Story of Edward Gorey


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2019
School Library Journal 02/01/2020 pg. 86
Booklist 02/01/2020 pg. 38
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2020
Shelf Awareness 04/03/2020
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020

About the Author
Lori Mortensen is a children's author who writes fiction and nonfiction on all sorts of subjects. When she's not plunking away at the keyboard, she enjoys making cheesy bread rolls, gardening, and hanging out with her family at their home in northern California.
Chloe Bristol was born and raised in Texas and is an alumna of the Art Center College of Design. She is the illustrator of the Winterhouse series by Ben Guterson. Chloe draws and paints everyday, and she is always thinking of new ideas to share with the world.