The Mysteries of Harris
Burdick
A Creative Writing Experience
The "Solved" Mysteries of Harris
Burdick
by Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg came across the pictures of Harris
Burdick through a friend, Peter Wenders. Apparently,
Burdick presented the pictures with their titles and
captions to Wenders in hopes that Wenders would be
interested in purchasing the stories that accompanied
the illustrations. Wenders was intrigued by the pictures
and asked Burdick to submit the corresponding stories
the next day. However, Wenders never heard from
Harris Burdick again, so the "true" stories behind the
pictures were never revealed.
Archie Smith Boy Wonder
A tiny voice said, “Is he the one?”
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Under the Rug
Two weeks passed and it happened again.
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A Strange Day in July
He threw with all his might, but the third stone
came skipping back.
Missing in Venice
Even with her mighty engines in reverse, the
ocean liner was pulled further and further
into the canal.
Another Place, Another Time
If there was an answer, he’d find it there.
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Uninvited Guests
His heart was pounding. He was sure he had
seen the door knob turn.
The Harp
So it’s true he thought, it’s really true.
Mr. Linden’s Library
He had warned her about the book. Now it
was too late.
The Seven Chairs
The fifth one ended up in France.
Third Floor bedroom
It all began when someone left the window
open.
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Just Desserts
She lowered the knife and it grew even
brighter.
Captain Tory
He swung his lantern three times and slowly
the schooner appeared.
Oscar and Alphonse
She knew it was time to send them back.
The caterpillars softly wiggled in her hand,
spelling out “goodbye”.
The House on Maple Street
It was a perfect lift-off.
Website
The previous information can be obtained at
the following website:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/do
cuments/mysteries/divmysteries.htm
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