--- product_id: 50037780 title: "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" price: "€ 14.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50037780-the-mysteries-of-harris-burdick store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Highly rated classroom resource 17,328 rank in Books Unique illustrated story prompts The Mysteries of Harris Burdick **Price:** € 14.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♂️ Dive into mystery, ignite imagination, and never run out of stories! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mysteries of Harris Burdick - **How much does it cost?** € 14.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50037780-the-mysteries-of-harris-burdick) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Acclaimed:** 4.8-star rating from 951 reviews confirms its impact and popularity. - • **Classroom Essential:** Proven to boost imaginative writing and critical thinking in KS1 & KS2 students. - • **Cultivate Curiosity:** Intriguing captions invite readers to explore and invent their own narratives. - • **Unlock Endless Creativity:** Each mysterious illustration sparks limitless storytelling possibilities. - • **Multi-Disciplinary Inspiration:** Perfect for literacy, art, drama, and music projects—engage every learner. ## Overview The Mysteries of Harris Burdick is a bestselling illustrated book featuring enigmatic drawings paired with titles and captions that inspire readers to create their own stories. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it’s a celebrated resource for educators and creatives alike, ideal for sparking imagination and enhancing literacy in children aged 3 and up. ## Description "His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues..." Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story. Review: A fantastic classroom resource - I originally bought The Mysteries of Harris Burdick to use during a KS2 teaching interview, and it exceeded my expectations. Since then, it has become a regular feature in my KS2 classroom, and I even know colleagues who have successfully used it with KS1 children. Although it’s primarily a picture book, each illustration is paired with a simple title and caption that sparks curiosity. The images are mysterious and invite children—and adults—to imagine the stories behind them. While a few illustrations might feel slightly eerie to some younger pupils, the older children I’ve worked with find them intriguing and love using them as inspiration for imaginative writing. Overall, it’s a great stimulus for storytelling and a fantastic resource for the classroom. Review: I cannot praise this book highly enough! - This is an intriguing picture book for an older child or adult. I have the portfolio edition and every picture would be worth framing but where it really comes into its own is as a teaching resource. I'm a supply teacher and this book has already become an essential part of my supply bag. The pictures, titles and captions inspire wonderful speaking and listening,imaginative thought and sensitive art work. My pupils love working with this book and so do I. If I had one class full time I think we could base and entire half-terms' literacy, art, DT and music on this book and never get bored. Children today often find it difficult to relax and use their imaginations (too much tv, too many computer games, too worried about wrong answers)but this book inspires them. ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 17,328 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 159 in Children's Interactive Adventures 2,403 in Education & Reference for Children 4,411 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 951 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mysteries of Harris Burdick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813xZbUIruL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic classroom resource *by E***Y on 21 November 2025* I originally bought The Mysteries of Harris Burdick to use during a KS2 teaching interview, and it exceeded my expectations. Since then, it has become a regular feature in my KS2 classroom, and I even know colleagues who have successfully used it with KS1 children. Although it’s primarily a picture book, each illustration is paired with a simple title and caption that sparks curiosity. The images are mysterious and invite children—and adults—to imagine the stories behind them. While a few illustrations might feel slightly eerie to some younger pupils, the older children I’ve worked with find them intriguing and love using them as inspiration for imaginative writing. Overall, it’s a great stimulus for storytelling and a fantastic resource for the classroom. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot praise this book highly enough! *by N***M on 19 February 2012* This is an intriguing picture book for an older child or adult. I have the portfolio edition and every picture would be worth framing but where it really comes into its own is as a teaching resource. I'm a supply teacher and this book has already become an essential part of my supply bag. The pictures, titles and captions inspire wonderful speaking and listening,imaginative thought and sensitive art work. My pupils love working with this book and so do I. If I had one class full time I think we could base and entire half-terms' literacy, art, DT and music on this book and never get bored. Children today often find it difficult to relax and use their imaginations (too much tv, too many computer games, too worried about wrong answers)but this book inspires them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very surreal drawings *by M***. on 18 April 2024* This is an excellent collection of pencil drawings that the mysterious Harris Burdick left at a publishers. The captions that accompany the images are equally intriguing. As a teacher, they are a great stimulus for creative writing - used with both KS1 and KS2 students. On a side note - I'm sure Chris Van Allen has visited Scarborough, a seaside town in North Yorkshire. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50037780-the-mysteries-of-harris-burdick](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/50037780-the-mysteries-of-harris-burdick) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*