From the author of National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers’ lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friend–Theo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a tale of two lives intertwined and the extraordinary love of the Van Gogh brothers. Praise for Vincent and Theo: Printz Honor BookYALSA Nonfiction Award WinnerSCBWI Golden Kite WinnerBoston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner, Nonfiction Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner “A remarkably insightful, profoundly moving story of fraternal interdependence and unconditional love.” –Kirkus, starred review “A breathtaking achievement that will leave teens eager to learn more.” –School Library Journal, starred review
Deborah Heiligman has written many books for children, including National Book Award Finalist Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith; Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner Vincent and Theo The Van Gogh Brothers; and The Boy Who Loved Math. She lives with her family in New York City.
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