Book Series · 5 Books

The Masterpiece Adventures Books

In order from Masterpiece to Marvin & James Save the Day! (and Elaine Helps!).

The Masterpiece Adventures series is a set of 5 chapter books by Elise Broach, published between 2008 and 2019. Written for ages 6–11, most books run about 110 pages.

Masterpiece
The Miniature World of Marvin & James
James to the Rescue
Trouble at School for Marvin & James
Marvin & James Save the Day! (and Elaine Helps!)
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Masterpiece
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Masterpiece

By Elise Broach, Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

A boy and a beetle team up for an art heist at the museum.

292 pages· 51,897 words· Est. 7 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Marvin, a beetle, and James, an eleven-year-old boy, form an unlikely friendship when Marvin's art talent is mistaken for James's. Together, they embark on a daring mission to recover a stolen masterpiece at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As they navigate the complexities of a staged heist, their bond is tested. Can this tiny artist and his human friend outsmart the thieves and save the day? Dive into a world where art, adventure, and friendship collide in a thrilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.
The complete set

The Masterpiece Adventures Series

5 books · Published 2008–2019

Series
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$858

Masterpiece

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

A boy and a beetle team up for an art heist at the museum.

The Miniature World of Marvin & James

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A beetle's friendship is tested when his human friend goes on vacation.

James to the Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A beetle's family outing turns urgent when Uncle Albert is injured. Can Marvin and his human friend save him in time?

Trouble at School for Marvin & James

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A beetle's school adventure turns perilous when he's accidentally thrown away.

Marvin & James Save the Day! (and Elaine Helps!)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A beetle and boy race to save a wedding from disaster. Can they succeed?

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2008

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$858

Masterpiece

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

A boy and a beetle team up for an art heist at the museum.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Masterpiece Adventures series?

There are 5 books in the Masterpiece Adventures series. It began with Masterpiece in 2008, and the newest book, Marvin & James Save the Day! (and Elaine Helps!), was published in 2019.

What ages are the Masterpiece Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Masterpiece Adventures book is the longest?

Masterpiece is the longest book in the series at 51,897 words (292 pages).

Which Masterpiece Adventures book is the shortest?

The Miniature World of Marvin & James is the shortest at 3,420 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Masterpiece Adventures to life.

01

Elise Broach

Author
02

Kelly Murphy

Illustrator

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