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A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world where art is the key in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and Pages & Co.
“A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will make you want to study Van Gogh and get out the paintbrushes!”—Sarah Mackenzie, founder and host of Read-Aloud Revival® and author of The Read-Aloud Family
After an experience he’d rather forget, Vincent is determined to be done with art. So when he and his little sister, Lili, spend spring break with their art conservator great-uncle, Vincent's plan is to stay glued to his phone.
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Critic reviews
“Colorful descriptions will send curious readers searching for images of the paintings mentioned, while discussions of art as a vehicle for the expression of truth and beauty add depth to a plot . . . [Vivienne] To’s expressive, delicately rendered illustrations enhance the text.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will make you want to study Van Gogh and get out the paintbrushes!” —Sarah Mackenzie, founder and host of Read-Aloud Revival and author of The Read-Aloud Family
“This carefully composed story is certain to captivate and delight your creative kids.” —S. D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series
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It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, nine, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer?
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Excellent Historical Novel
- By Elsie on 06-30-21
By: Kate Albus
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The Bark of the Bog Owl
- The Wilderking Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Rogers
- Narrated by: Jonathan Rogers
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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12-year-old Aidan Errolson, comes from a long line of adventurers. His grandparents were among the first settlers of Corenwald's Eastern Frontier. His father had been one of the kingdom's greatest warriors. Aidan, on the other hand, lives the quiet, comfortable life, of a nobleman's son. He never has any real adventures, and that, he believes, is the one great injustice of his otherwise happy life. All that will change the day he first hears the bark of the bog owl, and meets Dobro Turtlebane.
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Our Family's New Favorite!
- By Charles Yates on 12-31-18
By: Jonathan Rogers
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The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet, Book 1
- By: J. D. Peabody
- Narrated by: Fenella Fudge
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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When their father goes missing after a mysterious train crash, Everett and his little sister Bea find a curious pen in his belongings, and its magical Ink begins to rewrite their once-ordinary lives. The Ink leads them to a world they never knew existed—one teeming with impossible magic, formidable allies, and villains who are determined to destroy everything they hold dear. Together, Everett and Bea embark on an adventure through secret tunnels in England and Scotland to find and protect the last Inkwell, and ultimately to save their father.
By: J. D. Peabody
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The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
- By: Daniel Nayeri
- Narrated by: Daniel Nayeri
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir— furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life—as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long?
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Masterful Storytelling
- By B. McGuffey on 04-08-23
By: Daniel Nayeri
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Nothing Else but Miracles
- By: Kate Albus
- Narrated by: Carrie Coello
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Twelve-year-old Dory Byrne lives with her brothers on New York City's Lower East Side, waiting impatiently through the darkest hours of World War II for her pop to come home from fighting Hitler. Legally speaking, Dory's brother, Fish, isn't old enough to be in charge of Dory and her younger brother, Pike, but the neighborhood knows the score and, like Pop always says, "the neighborhood will give you what you need." There's the lady from the bakery, who saves them leftover crullers. The kind landlord who checks in on them.
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Refreshingly positive
- By Renetta Ruedemann on 09-26-23
By: Kate Albus
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The Dragon and the Stone (The Dream Keeper Saga Book 1)
- The Dream Keeper Saga
- By: Kathryn Butler
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Even though she’s only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world’s brokenness. She’s seen it in her mother’s exhaustion, her grandmother’s illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. As an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm.
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A solid addition to your child’s library
- By Eric J. Dolce on 02-04-24
By: Kathryn Butler
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A Place to Hang the Moon
- By: Kate Albus
- Narrated by: Polly Lee
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, nine, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer?
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Excellent Historical Novel
- By Elsie on 06-30-21
By: Kate Albus
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The Bark of the Bog Owl
- The Wilderking Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Rogers
- Narrated by: Jonathan Rogers
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
12-year-old Aidan Errolson, comes from a long line of adventurers. His grandparents were among the first settlers of Corenwald's Eastern Frontier. His father had been one of the kingdom's greatest warriors. Aidan, on the other hand, lives the quiet, comfortable life, of a nobleman's son. He never has any real adventures, and that, he believes, is the one great injustice of his otherwise happy life. All that will change the day he first hears the bark of the bog owl, and meets Dobro Turtlebane.
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Our Family's New Favorite!
- By Charles Yates on 12-31-18
By: Jonathan Rogers
-
The Inkwell Chronicles: The Ink of Elspet, Book 1
- By: J. D. Peabody
- Narrated by: Fenella Fudge
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
When their father goes missing after a mysterious train crash, Everett and his little sister Bea find a curious pen in his belongings, and its magical Ink begins to rewrite their once-ordinary lives. The Ink leads them to a world they never knew existed—one teeming with impossible magic, formidable allies, and villains who are determined to destroy everything they hold dear. Together, Everett and Bea embark on an adventure through secret tunnels in England and Scotland to find and protect the last Inkwell, and ultimately to save their father.
By: J. D. Peabody
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The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
- By: Daniel Nayeri
- Narrated by: Daniel Nayeri
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir— furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life—as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long?
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Masterful Storytelling
- By B. McGuffey on 04-08-23
By: Daniel Nayeri
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Nothing Else but Miracles
- By: Kate Albus
- Narrated by: Carrie Coello
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Twelve-year-old Dory Byrne lives with her brothers on New York City's Lower East Side, waiting impatiently through the darkest hours of World War II for her pop to come home from fighting Hitler. Legally speaking, Dory's brother, Fish, isn't old enough to be in charge of Dory and her younger brother, Pike, but the neighborhood knows the score and, like Pop always says, "the neighborhood will give you what you need." There's the lady from the bakery, who saves them leftover crullers. The kind landlord who checks in on them.
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Refreshingly positive
- By Renetta Ruedemann on 09-26-23
By: Kate Albus
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- Chris N
- 02-10-24
If you love art, this is for you!
As an artist, I enjoyed every minute of this book. The story and the way it describes how art can make people feel! Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists and to read this book and learn more about his work in a fun way was a true joy!
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- Jessica
- 10-07-23
A beautiful and artistic word journey through the world of visual art
This is a beautiful and enchanting story for middle grade to adult. It feels a little like James Ponti’s series Framed or City Spies series meets Brandon Sanderson’s The Evil Librarians in a world of art with a dash of magic from Narnia.
This is a beautiful reflection on what art should be in our hearts, minds, and lives.
I so appreciated the authors Christian view on things, and really wished I’d had this book as a child.
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- Julie
- 02-10-24
Art history and engaging
My 11 yo daughter said, “It’s amazing! I liked everything!” My 13 yo daughter said her favorite part was Jesus on the Sea of Galilee.
Fun to learn more about art, but story was a page-turner and fun. Looking forward to next one!
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- Gabe Moothart
- 09-13-23
Excellent middle grade novel
An excellent middle grade novel that blends magical fantasy with the unusual topic of classical art. While the adults are away (or being bumbling and unaware), the pre-teens adventure through classical paintings, discover a dozen lost children, and save a priceless painting from a ring of art thieves. Along the way they learn some important truths about their abilities, their values, and what art really is. I personally really enjoyed this audiobook and finished it in a single day. I’ve ordered the physical copy (with all the illustrations!) for my own pre-teen.
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- jeanie
- 04-05-24
Wonderful book
Excellent reading. Fast pace and great story! Second time to read it! Highly recommend! Bravo
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