Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

Written by Deborah Heiligman
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14 - 18
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464
Page count
900L
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Oct 8, 2019
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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

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250211064
    Publication Date
    October 8, 2019
    Publisher
    Square Fish
    Page Count
    464
    Reading Age
    14 - 18 years
    Lexile® Level
    900L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    13
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    188898
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG+

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