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Art Fraud Detective


No. of pages 48

Published: 2005

Great for age 6-12 years

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The Museum of Art has a big problem. Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries! Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a mystery story, fun spot-the-difference puzzles, and a fantastic introduction to some of the world's greatest art. Guaranteed to enthrall children of all ages, Art Fraud Detective includes historical information on each painting, tips on the techniques of the Old Masters, and a glossary of art terms. Features art by: Rembrandt; Constable; Monet; Picasso; Raphael; Van Gogh; and more! [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Pan Macmillan .

Anna Nilsen is an author, illustrator and devisor of novelty, puzzles and games books, CD-ROMs and jigsaw puzzles. She has now published over fifty titles. Anna lives in Cambridge.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Booksellers' Choice Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.

Blue Peter Book Award - Best Book With Facts
This book was recognised in the Best Book with Facts category by the Blue Peter Book Award. The Blue Peter Book Awards are a set of literary awards for children's books conferred by the BBC television programme Blue Peter. They were inaugurated in 2000 for books published in 1999. The Awards have been managed by reading charity, Booktrust, since 2006.

"Ingenious and fun, this is a fine book for familiarizing children with important works of art." Sunday Times"