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 WonderA tiny voice said, “Is he the one?”

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Under the RugTwo weeks passed and it happened again.

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A Strange Day in JulyHe threw with all his might, but the third

stone came skipping back.

Missing in VeniceEven with her mighty engines in reverse, the ocean liner was pulled further and further

into the canal.

Another Place, Another TimeIf there was an answer, he’d find it there.

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Uninvited GuestsHis heart was pounding. He was sure he had

seen the door knob turn.

The HarpSo it’s true he thought, it’s really true.

Mr. Linden’s LibraryHe had warned her about the book. Now it

was too late.

The Seven ChairsThe fifth one ended up in France.

Third Floor bedroomIt all began when someone left the window

open.

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Just DessertsShe lowered the knife and it grew even

brighter.

Captain ToryHe swung his lantern three times and slowly

the schooner appeared.

Oscar and AlphonseShe knew it was time to send them back.

The caterpillars softly wiggled in her hand, spelling out “goodbye”.

The House on Maple StreetIt was a perfect lift-off.

Website

The previous information can be obtained at the following website:

http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/documents/mysteries/divmysteries.htm