Journey【旅程三部曲】無字繪本套書

1.Journey《旅程》
★ 2014年美國凱迪克大獎榮譽獎
　　沒有玩伴，也沒有家人的陪伴，女孩用紅色蠟筆畫了一扇門，從孤單的生活進入門後一段充滿想像、冒險並且危機四伏的旅程。藉著紅筆創造出在河道上通行的小船、空中翱翔的熱氣球和飛天毯，這趟豐富的旅程將她帶入未知的命運，卻遇上陰險士兵的捕捉，只有展現智慧和勇氣，才能讓她重獲自由。

　　艾隆．貝克運用輕柔的線條、明亮的色彩和奇幻的飛行，描繪出平凡的女孩進入不可思議的王國，開啟一段偉大又刺激的旅程。

2.Quest《歷險》
　　帶著神秘和古老氣息的國王，悄悄從門後出現，匆忙地將地圖和奇特的背袋塞進男孩和女孩懷中，還來不及向他們解釋，國王就被敵軍強行帶回奇幻的世界。就這樣，這兩個好朋友，為了要拯救這位神秘的統治者，想盡辦法追上去，開始踏上一場歷險，努力解開地圖的謎團，並且希望將國王及他們的人民，從黑暗中拯救出來。

　　繼魔法畫筆首部曲《旅程》後，艾隆．貝克為《歷險》注入更多色彩。緊湊的步調，穿梭在東西方文化之中，跟著男孩和女孩的情緒，經歷一場精彩又刺激的任務。

3.Return《重返》
　　小女孩依舊沒有辦法吸引爸爸的注意力，孤單的小女孩又再次回到奇幻的世界繼續她的冒險。這是她第三次進入令人著迷的世界，有國王和士兵、城堡和運河、異國的生物和迷人的景觀，不一樣的是，這次的冒險將有新的朋友加入，而且，會成為一股強而有力的力量帶她回家！
 
　　——中文簡介摘錄自中文版《魔法畫筆三部曲：旅程、歷險、重返》，道聲出版
 
1.Journey
Be swept away on an elaborate flight of fancy in this Caldecott award-winning, wondrously illustrated picture book about self-determination and unexpected friendship.

The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey ... who knows where? When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also guide her home and to happiness? In this exquisitely illustrated book, an ordinary child is launched on an extraordinary, magical journey towards her greatest and most rewarding adventure of all...
 
2.Quest
A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness... Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story.

3.Return
Aaron Becker, creator of the award-winning Journey and its stunning, celebrated sequel, Quest, presents the final chapter in his luminous, wordless fantasy. Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. It’s her third journey into the enticing realm of kings and emperors, castles and canals, exotic creatures and enchanting landscapes. But this time, it will take something truly powerful to persuade her to return home, as a gripping backstory is revealed that will hold readers in its thrall.

艾隆．貝克Aaron Becker

　　艾隆．貝克八歲開始畫繪本，練習多年之後，終於推出自己的第一本無字繪本《旅程》，現在，他尋求更多與年輕讀者，尤其是有志的小小藝術家分享書籍的機會。「再也沒有比看見小孩子拿著我的書，使我得以靠近他們小小心靈，更令人滿足的事了。」他如此說。「我希望這些故事能夠激發我們擁有多一些懷疑的能力。」

　　艾隆．貝克與妻子和女兒住在美國馬薩諸塞州阿默斯特。