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Book details
  • Genre:CHILDREN'S FICTION
  • SubGenre:Mysteries & Detective Stories
  • Age Range (years):6 - 8
  • Language:English
  • Pages:92
  • eBook ISBN:9781098397319
  • Paperback ISBN:9781098397302

Xavier Marx and the Missing Masterpieces

by Sean Cronin and Hilary Genga

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Overview
When shy Xavier goes on a field trip to an art museum, all he wants to see is Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night." But suddenly the museum's masterpieces go missing and Xavier must come out of his shell to figure out where the paintings went, who took them, and why. This fun mystery delights, as its whimsical rhymes and joyous pictures take the reader on a dazzling journey of discovery. Proudly featuring art from children around the world, this book is a treat for all ages.
Description
When shy Xavier goes on a field trip to an art museum, all he wants to see is Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night." But suddenly the museum's masterpieces go missing and Xavier must come out of his shell to figure out where the paintings went, who took them, and why. This fun mystery delights, as its whimsical rhymes and joyous pictures take the reader on a dazzling journey of discovery. Proudly featuring art from children around the world, this book is a treat for all ages. Children, parents, and teachers will love this adventurous story! Get ready to let your curiosity soar as you join Xavier to solve this mystery. The cherry on top is a real-life treasure hunt hidden within the book's pages. Who will be the first to discover the real-world location where a treasure awaits and claim the $10,000 prize? This treasure hunt benefits the International Child Art Foundation and proudly features art from child artists around the world.
About the author
Sean Cronin lives in Long Beach, California. When he's not scouring the ends of the earth for treasure, he enjoys long walks on the beach with his dog Perry, playing disc golf with his girlfriend Larissa, and arguing with movie producers that yes, the world really does need the animated musical parody Air Dud: A Jockey's Tail. Sean is thrilled to be working on this book with Hilary and Sara as two of his biggest passions in life are teaching kids and creating art.
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