Beneath the Swirling Sky
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Beneath the Swirling Sky
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Beneath the Swirling Sky
"Twelve-year-old Vincent must confront his conflicted feelings with art as he and his cousin attempt to rescue his sister after discovering he is one of the last of The Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings and the duty to protect them."--
A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world where art is the key in this fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and Pages & Co.
"A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will make you want to study Van Gogh and get out the paintbrushes!" - Sarah Mackenzie, founder and host of Read-Aloud Revival and author of The Read-Aloud Family
WINNER OF THE SELAH AWARD
FINALIST FOR THE ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD
After an experience he'd rather forget, Vincent is determined to be done with art. So when he and his little sister, Lili, spend spring break with their art conservator great-uncle, Vincent's plan is to stay glued to his phone.
That is, until Lili disappears into one of the world's most famous paintings and Vincent learns his parents have been hiding something from him. Their family is the last of The Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings—and a duty to protect them from evil forces.
With Lili's safety on the line, leaving art behind is no longer an option. Vincent must team up with his know-it-all second-cousin Georgia, wrestle with why his parents lied to him, and confront both his past and a future he never wanted. Young readers are invited into a captivating universe where paintings become a portal—and adventure and danger lurk beyond every canvas.
Series: The Restorationists
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Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou has been well-received for its engaging blend of art and adventure, encouraging readers to explore classic paintings while appreciating the themes of truth and beauty. The book is praised for its vibrant descriptions and illustrations, making it ideal for reading aloud and sparking an interest in art, particularly the works of Van Gogh. It provides a captivating narrative that draws young readers into an imaginative world, highlighting the timeless significance of art-making and history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780593579527
Publisher: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
Illustration: B&W LINE ART THROUGHOUT
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Vivienne To
- Illustrated by Vivienne To
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 386g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Carolyn Leiloglou is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four wildly creative kids. She's an award-winning author whose poems and short stories have appeared in children's magazines around the world. Carolyn also reviews her favorite children's books on her online platform, House full of Bookworms. Vivienne To is a New Zealand-based illustrator and artist who has designed several animated feature films and created illustrations for many middle grade books. When she isn't drawing, Vivienne can be found knitting on the couch, watching cute dogs at the local park, or reading in the children's section of the library.
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