MookNana's Reviews > Seeking Cézanne: a Children’s Mystery Inspired by Paul Cézanne and Other Artists

This is an interesting and ambitious concept for teaching art history. The unique approach may capture the interest of otherwise reluctant readers. I loved the generous amount pictures included--26 in total (16 Cezanne and 10 other artists). They are vividly rendered and captivating!

Where I was a bit unsure was the target age range for this story. On the one hand, some of the story (a trip to the art museum with Grandma) skews a bit younger, but the amount of text and the vocabulary used are more appropriate for middle school (or possibly very strong 5th grade readers). That said, the language was sophisticated and expressive and I would be thrilled with a student picking this up, even if a bit of support was needed.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!