The Van Gogh Deception
The Van Gogh Deception by Deron R. Hicks, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in August 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 306 pages. This middle-grade mystery thriller follows a young boy who is found in Washington DC’s National Gallery with no memory of his identity. As he embarks on a high-stakes quest to uncover the truth about himself, he becomes embroiled in a plot involving one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted.
Readers will find a suspenseful narrative that combines elements of action and adventure with art appreciation. The story is designed to engage young readers, encouraging them to piece together clues alongside the protagonist. Additionally, the book features digitally interactive elements, including QR codes that connect readers to renowned paintings, enhancing the experience of exploring art and mystery.
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A Sunshine State Young Readers Award nominee
“A suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation and heartening trust in readers’ intelligence.” — Kirkus, starred review
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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