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MASTERPIECE by Elise Broach (The Masterpiece Adventures) 1ST ED - 1ST PRINTING
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Type
- Picture Book
- Features
- 1st Edition, 1st Scholastic Printing, Illustrated
- Vintage
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Personalized
- Yes
- Intended Audience
- Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Young Adults
- Signed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition, First Scholastic Printing
- ISBN
- 9780312608705
- Book Title
- Masterpiece
- Book Series
- The Masterpiece Adventures Ser.
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Item Length
- 7.7 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Murphy, Kelly, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Art & Architecture, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Boys & Men, Animals / General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / General
- Item Weight
- 8.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Square Fish
ISBN-10
0312608705
ISBN-13
9780312608705
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73264295
Product Key Features
Book Title
Masterpiece
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Art & Architecture, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Boys & Men, Animals / General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / General
Illustrator
Murphy, Kelly, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
The Masterpiece Adventures Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Delightful intricacies of beetle life ... blend seamlessly with the suspenseful caper as well as the sentimental story of a complicated-but-rewarding friendship ... Murphy's charming pen-and-ink drawings populate the short chapters of this funny, winsome novel., "Inventive ... Broach ... packs this fast-moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers ... Broach and Kelly show readers something new." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Delightful intricacies of beetle life ... blend seamlessly with the suspenseful caper as well as the sentimental story of a complicated-but-rewarding friendship ... Murphy's charming pen-and-ink drawings populate the short chapters of this funny, winsome novel." -- Kirkus Reviews "This marvelous story is sure to be a hit." -- School Library Journal, "Inventive ... Broach ... packs this fast-moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers ... Broach and Kelly show readers something new." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Delightful intricacies of beetle life ... blend seamlessly with the suspenseful caper as well as the sentimental story of a complicated-but-rewarding friendship ... Murphy's charming pen-and-ink drawings populate the short chapters of this funny, winsome novel." -- Kirkus Reviews "This marvelous story is sure to be a hit." -- School Library Journal, Inventive ... Broach ... packs this fast-moving story with perennially seductive themes: hidden lives and secret friendships, miniature worlds lost to disbelievers ... Broach and Kelly show readers something new.
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
Sixth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
In this fast-paced mystery, eleven-year-old James and Marvin the beetle get caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art., A New York Times bestselling middle grade mystery novel full of adventure, friendship, and stolen art. Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompadays' apartment. He is very much a beetle. James Pompaday lives with his family in New York City. He is very much an eleven-year-old boy. After James gets a pen-and-ink set for his birthday, Marvin surprises him by creating an elaborate miniature drawing. James gets all the credit for the picture and before these unlikely friends know it they are caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht D rer. But James can't go through with the plan without Marvin's help. And that's where things get really complicated (and interesting ). This fast-paced mystery will have young readers on the edge of their seats as they root for boy and beetle. In Shakespeare's Secret Elise Broach showed her keen ability to weave storytelling with history and suspense, and Masterpiece is yet another example of her talent. This time around it's an irresistible miniature world, fascinating art history, all wrapped up in a special friendship-- something for everyone to enjoy. Masterpiece is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year., A New York Times bestselling middle grade mystery novel full of adventure, friendship, and stolen art. Marvin lives with his family under the kitchen sink in the Pompadays' apartment. He is very much a beetle. James Pompaday lives with his family in New York City. He is very much an eleven-year-old boy. After James gets a pen-and-ink set for his birthday, Marvin surprises him by creating an elaborate miniature drawing. James gets all the credit for the picture and before these unlikely friends know it they are caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht Dürer. But James can't go through with the plan without Marvin's help. And that's where things get really complicated (and interesting!). This fast-paced mystery will have young readers on the edge of their seats as they root for boy and beetle. In Shakespeare's Secret Elise Broach showed her keen ability to weave storytelling with history and suspense, and Masterpiece is yet another example of her talent. This time around it's an irresistible miniature world, fascinating art history, all wrapped up in a special friendship-- something for everyone to enjoy. Masterpiece is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
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- n***s (1553)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhile the cover is not like new and fell apart upon package opening, the pages inside do match the "like new" quality described by the seller. So, this is still a positive experience and good value for what I need the magazine for. The seller packaged well with cardboard backer and shipped fast. I still recommend this seller and would deal with again! Thank you for the magazine I was looking for.
- r***s (1110)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseeBay the RIGHT way! As advertised, well packed with cardboard backing, quick delivery, good communication (USPS tracking provided). All the happy buttons pushed! A "do again" seller!RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN MAGAZINE (April 1976) California Zephyr, NYSME's 50th A (#284633810463)
- s***a (254)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy entire experience with this vendor was thoroughly positive! Not only did the book I order arrive earlier than anticipated, but given how well it was secured for transit, it suffered no damage. In fact, its condition precisely matched the listing description and the many photos provided. I only have so much to say as I had no issues come up whatsoever. In the end, I applaud this vendor for their exemplary customer service! I can't be any happier with what I received!!IMMANUEL'S VEINS by Ted Dekker (1ST EDITION - 1ST PRINTING) Excellent Condition (#284820066705)
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Seller feedback (1,497)
- n***s (1553)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhile the cover is not like new and fell apart upon package opening, the pages inside do match the "like new" quality described by the seller. So, this is still a positive experience and good value for what I need the magazine for. The seller packaged well with cardboard backer and shipped fast. I still recommend this seller and would deal with again! Thank you for the magazine I was looking for.
- r***s (1110)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseeBay the RIGHT way! As advertised, well packed with cardboard backing, quick delivery, good communication (USPS tracking provided). All the happy buttons pushed! A "do again" seller!RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN MAGAZINE (April 1976) California Zephyr, NYSME's 50th A (#284633810463)
- s***a (254)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy entire experience with this vendor was thoroughly positive! Not only did the book I order arrive earlier than anticipated, but given how well it was secured for transit, it suffered no damage. In fact, its condition precisely matched the listing description and the many photos provided. I only have so much to say as I had no issues come up whatsoever. In the end, I applaud this vendor for their exemplary customer service! I can't be any happier with what I received!!IMMANUEL'S VEINS by Ted Dekker (1ST EDITION - 1ST PRINTING) Excellent Condition (#284820066705)