The Garden of Abdul Gasazi

The mysterious and magical atmosphere really draws readers into a world of wonder. I wonder if the author based it on a real place or purely imagined it.

The story captures that mix of excitement and anxiety when things start to spiral unexpectedly. It made me think about how children perceive risk and adventure.

Van Allsburg’s artwork is so detailed and atmospheric — I wonder how much thought went into the visual storytelling compared to the text.