Masterpiece

In "Masterpiece," Marvin the beetle and eleven-year-old James Pompaday form an unexpected friendship when James receives a pen-and-ink set for his birthday. Marvin uses his artistic skills to create a stunning miniature drawing, inadvertently leading them into a thrilling art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As they embark on this fast-paced adventure to recover a lost drawing by Albrecht Dürer, both boy and beetle must confront their challenges and work together to navigate the complexities of their daring plan. Elise Broach skillfully blends elements of art history and suspense in this engaging tale that appeals to young readers.