The Van Gogh Deception

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.

About the author

As a lawyer, Deron R. Hicks investigates mysteries for a living. He is also the author of several books for young readers, including The Van Gogh Deception, which is part of the Lost Art Mysteries series. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children. To learn more, visit deronhicks.com.

Summary

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.

Additional text

? "A suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation and heartening trust in readers' intelligence." — Kirkus, starred review   "... A mash-up of high culture, high tech, mystery and action... readers ages 9-13 will relish every surprise turnabout." —Wall Street Journal   "Hicks deftly mixes details about art history and forgery into a fastpaced, nonstop-action mystery plot..."—Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Deron R. Hicks
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2017
• EAN: 9780544759275
• ISBN: 978-0-544-75927-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: The Lost Art Mysteries
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Interactive Adventures, JUVENILE FICTION: Art, JUVENILE FICTION: Thrillers & Suspense, JUVENILE FICTION: Architecture