![]() ![]() ![]() It’s almost as if the reader is capturing this story with a camera or video recorder as it unfolds. In this story, his illustrations are often close-ups of the action from different view points, including slanted, below, above, and right in the thick of things. Van Allsburg has proven once again his ability to realistically master the clothing and environments of the characters in the time periods for which he writes. The careful artistry of the illustrations in Probuditi assist in the development of setting and characterization in the story. The ending is wrapped up in a traditional Van Allsburg understated way that leaves readers with an “ah ha” and a smile. A majority of the solid plot and realistic character development is revealed through the dialog. The main character, Calvin, takes every opportunity to trick his little sister, Tanya, until she is presented with an opportunity for revenge which she effectively takes full advantage of. Everyone loves a story depicting the triumph of the underdog and that is exactly what is delivered to readers in Probuditi! by Chris Van Allsburg. ![]()
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