by Deborah Heiligman (Author)
Printz Honor Book - YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner - Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner - SCBWI Golden Kite Winner - Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner
From the author of
National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.
The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friend--Theo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a tale of two lives intertwined and the extraordinary love of the Van Gogh brothers.
Author Biography
Deborah Heiligman has written many books for children, including National Book Award Finalist Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith and The Boy Who Loved Math. She lives with her family in New York City.
Number of Pages: 464
Dimensions: 1.6 x 9.1 x 6.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 18, 2017
Award: Yalsa Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults (2018)
Award: Michael L. Printz Award (2018)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 13
