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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2017 · Est. 6.5 hour read
The Van Gogh Deception
Written by Deron R. Hicks
Part of the The Lost Art Mysteries series
A boy with no memory races to uncover his identity and thwart a massive art fraud.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,638 ratings
320 pages· 59,688 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
A boy wakes up in the National Gallery with no memory of who he is. As he navigates a world of art and deception, he must unravel the mystery of his past while preventing a colossal art fraud. With each clue, the stakes rise, leading him on a thrilling chase through the heart of Washington, DC. Can he piece together his identity before it's too late? This interactive mystery invites readers to explore famous paintings and solve the puzzle alongside him.
From the publisher
Dan Brown meets Jason Bourne in this riveting middle-grade mystery thriller. When a young boy is discovered in Washington DC’s National Gallery without any recollection of who he is, so begins a high-stakes race to unravel the greatest mystery of all: his identity. As the stakes continue to rise, the boy must piece together the disjointed clues of his origins while using his limited knowledge to stop one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted. Digitally interactive, this breathtaking museum mystery offers QR codes woven throughout the book that bring renowned paintings to readers’ fingertips.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- 59,688
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 190320
Publication
- Published
- August 29, 2017
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544759275
- LCCN
- 2016010019
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