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Highlights
- From the author of National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives.
- 464 Pages
- Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
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About the Book
Beautifully told, this is the true story of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh.Book Synopsis
From the author of National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.
The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friend--Theo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a tale of two lives intertwined and the extraordinary love of the Van Gogh brothers.
Printz Honor Book
YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner
SCBWI Golden Kite Winner
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner, Nonfiction
Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner "A remarkably insightful, profoundly moving story of fraternal interdependence and unconditional love." --Kirkus, starred review "A breathtaking achievement that will leave teens eager to learn more." --School Library Journal, starred review
Review Quotes
Printz Honor Book
YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner
SCBWI Golden Kite Winner
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner, Nonfiction
Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner
"A unique and riveting exploration of art, artists, and brotherly love." --The Horn Book, starred review
"An intensive exploration of their turbulent lives" --Publishers Weekly, starred review "This title is a treasure for readers who want to immerse in a roiling domestic drama and who don't back away from a good cry" --The Bulletin, starred review "Passion, intimacy and family love propel this masterful, suitably impressionistic portrait of the relationship of artist Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo. . . . thorough familiarity with the brothers' copious correspondence; sensitivity and originality in reading it, and alertness to the imaginative afterlife of seemingly simple exchanges make this revelatory, compulsive reading. Highly recommended." --The Toronto Star
"Heiligman's writing is evocative; it is lyrical, and the scenes seem like paintings. She deftly explores the characters' inner lives and gives insight into the attitude people of the day had about mental illness." --VOYA Charles and Emma: National Book Award Finalist "The unlikely, and happy marriage of Charles Darwin and Emma Wedgewood comes to life in Heiligman's intelligent and fast-moving book." --New York Times Book Review "With empathy, humor and insight, Heiligman proves the truth of the maxim that behind every great man there is indeed a great woman. There have been many Darwin-themed books published this year . . . this is clearly the best." --NPR.org "This is the 'wow' biography on the Darwins--meticulously researched, richly rendered and rewarding every step of the way." --San Francisco Chronicle
About the Author
Deborah Heiligman has written many books for children, including National Book Award Finalist Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith and The Boy Who Loved Math. She lives with her family in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-18 Years
Number of Pages: 464
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Square Fish
Theme: Art
Format: Paperback
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Language: English
Street Date: October 8, 2019
TCIN: 76443376
UPC: 9781250211064
Item Number (DPCI): 248-29-5182
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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