In Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter are challenged after he discovers the extreme measures the Maestro Cosimo di Forlç will take in the name of jealousy. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream.

Pilar Molina Llorente is a translator and children's book author. In 2013 she received the Edebé Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature for Tesa. She is also the author of The Apprentice.

Categories

• Young Adult Fiction / Historical / Renaissance
• Young Adult Fiction / Art

Product Details

ISBN: 9780374404321
ISBN-10: 0374404321
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication Date: August 30th, 1994
Pages: 112
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Age: 14
Minimum Grade Level: 5
Maximum Grade Level: 9

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