Under the Egg
Under the Egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 26, 2015. This middle grade novel follows Theodora Tenpenny, who, after accidentally damaging her late grandfather’s painting, uncovers what appears to be a hidden Renaissance masterpiece. As she grapples with the implications of this discovery, Theo faces the challenge of preserving her family’s legacy while navigating her unstable home life.
Readers will find that Theo’s journey takes her across Manhattan, where she meets a variety of unique friends who help her unravel the mystery surrounding the painting. The story explores themes of community, self-discovery, and the importance of connections, all set against the backdrop of city life. With a page count of 272, this engaging narrative combines elements of juvenile fiction, mysteries, and art, making it a thoughtful exploration of both personal and artistic heritage.
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Chasing Vermeer in this clever middle grade debut
When Theodora Tenpenny spills a bottle of rubbing alcohol on her late grandfather’s painting, she discovers what seems to be an old Renaissance masterpiece underneath. That’s great news for Theo, who’s struggling to hang onto her family’s two-hundred-year-old townhouse and support her unstable mother on her grandfather’s legacy of $463. There’s just one problem: Theo’s grandfather was a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and she worries the painting may be stolen.
With the help of some unusual new friends, Theo’s search for answers takes her all around Manhattan, and introduces her to a side of the city—and her grandfather—that she never knew. To solve the mystery, she’ll have to abandon her hard-won self-reliance and build a community, one serendipitous friendship at a time.
“Uniquely readable, entirely charming, and a pleasure from start to finish. Debuts this good are meant to be discovered.” —SLJ Fuse 8 Blog
“Riveting from start to finish.” —BookPage
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