Discover the thrilling tale of 'How To Steal The Mona Lisa', a captivating novel perfect for young art enthusiasts and mystery lovers. This engaging story follows Mia, a passionate artist, who faces the heartbreaking closure of her school’s art department due to budget cuts. As Mia grapples with this loss, she unearths a startling secret: the school, once a luxurious estate owned by a notorious criminal, is rumored to house a hidden vault containing a 'lost' version of the Mona Lisa. As Mia collaborates with her former best friend Jake on a history project about the school's enigmatic past, they stumble upon clues that intertwine art forgery, conspiracy theories, and criminal antics within the school staff. With thrilling twists and the possibility of treasure, this page-turner keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel is suitable for middle-grade readers and will inspire a love for art and adventure. Dive into 'How To Steal The Mona Lisa', a 240-page masterpiece from Scholastic UK that combines education with entertainment. Perfect for readers who love art mysteries or school adventures. Don't miss out on this imaginative journey filled with vibrant characters and suspenseful plots. Grab your copy today and let the quest for art history begin! Delivery information: Your order will be processed promptly and shipped securely to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9780702314315
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC UK - LONDON
Number of Pages 240

Unlike most parents, Mia's parents are delighted to find out that the local secondary school's art department has lost its funding and will close down. Mia's devastated - she loves art! But there's more to this school than meets the eye. The now-shabby school building was once a ...stately home that used to be the property of a wealthy criminal, and it is rumoured that a hidden vault containing a 'lost' version of the Mona Lisa was never uncovered, even after all the other contents of the house were emptied and sold off. The regular art collection included five works of art that featured skeletons - which may hold the key to finding the vault. So little does Mia realize that scheming criminals are hiding among the staff, and when her rather eccentric History teacher assigns a research project on the school building's past, she is forced to partner with former best-friend Jake and endure his endless conspiracy theories about the headmaster being a lizard person, or that maybe one of her parents is actually The Fish, a renowned master forger and art thief who has never been caught. True, Mia's parents are starting to act strangely, from taking evening courses in acrobatics to dressing in tight, black jumpsuits. And lately there have been a lot of weekend trips to art galleries all over the country... bah! But that's ridiculous!Read less