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Masterpiece

Masterpiece

Published in
2008
3.93
on Goodreads (8,307)

Description

Masterpiece is a children's novel about an unlikely friendship between a beetle named Marvin and a boy named James. When Marvin the beetle creates an intricate pen-and-ink drawing, James claims it as his own, leading to a series of adventures involving art theft, forgery, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
292 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging plot with a unique perspective
  • Great lessons about friendship and honesty
  • Immersive adventure in the art world
  • Excellent vocabulary building