The Van Gogh Deception

The Van Gogh Deception by Deron R. Hicks is a middle-grade mystery thriller published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2017. This 306-page book is presented in English and follows a young boy found in Washington DC’s National Gallery, who has no memory of his identity. As he embarks on a high-stakes journey to uncover the truth about himself, he must also confront a significant art fraud.
Readers will discover an engaging narrative that combines elements of action and adventure with interactive features. The story weaves together survival themes and mysteries, inviting young readers to piece together clues alongside the protagonist. The inclusion of QR codes throughout the book enhances the experience by allowing access to renowned paintings, making this a unique exploration of art and identity.
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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.
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