The Lost Diary of Leonardos Paint Mixer by Alex Parsons Paperback Book

Description: The Lost Diary of Leonardos Paint Mixer by Alex Parsons A look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The ninth title in this successful series. A factually accurate but hilarious look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy! From his passion for horses, to his painting of the Mona Lisa – all is revealed. Leonardo da Vincis life from 1470 to 1519 as seen through the eyes of one, Luigi Cannelloni, Leonardos trusty assistant. From his Adoration of the Magi; his passion for the structure of horses; his painting of the Mona Lisa not to mention the highlife of Renaissance Italy – all is revealed in an hilarious way. As with the other Lost Diaries, this is factually accurate but the fictional voice brings in the humour Notes Alternative look at the life of Leonardo da Vinci and Renaissance Italy. Ninth title in the series which began with Queen Victorias Undermaid. Readership level: 10 - 15 years. 120 b/w illus. Back Cover LEONARDO DA VINCI Artist and Genius Cannelloni spills the beans Newly discovered through age-stained notebooks reveal that Leonardo da Vinci - artist, inventor, scientist and engineer - was a real slowcoach! Quick to spot a new angle, he was a disaster when it came to finishing his homework Astonishing details of the colourful life of this genius are described by his studio assistant, Luigi Cannelloni. * iainters and palaces * Death, drawings, dragonflies and drapes * Flaking frescoes and huge horses * Power-crazy Popes and pushy patrons * Tights, tints and tipples * Colours, canals and cartoons * The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa * And much, much more! Youve never read anything like it before! Flap LEONARDO DA VINCI Artist and Genius Cannelloni spills the beans Newly discovered through age-stained notebooks reveal that Leonardo da Vinci - artist, inventor, scientist and engineer - was a real slowcoach! Quick to spot a new angle, he was a disaster when it came to finishing his homework Astonishing details of the colourful life of this genius are described by his studio assistant, Luigi Cannelloni. * iainters and palaces * Death, drawings, dragonflies and drapes * Flaking frescoes and huge horses * Power-crazy Popes and pushy patrons * Tights, tints and tipples * Colours, canals and cartoons * The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa * And much, much more! Youve never read anything like it before! Author Biography Alex Parsons has written The Lost Diary of Queen Victorias Undermaid and two Blyton novelisations for Collins. She is also the author of a mass market series being published by Scholastic in May 99 called Cosmos Riddle - 6 titles - in Scholastics new drive for author-led mini series. Alex also writes non-fiction for DK and Watts as well as screen plays, one of which Maggie goes to Hollywood is currently in production in the States. Alex lives in St Margarets with her husband Ian Parsons and daughter Chloe. They also have two older children, Casey-Joe and Thaddeus. Long Description The ninth title in this successful series. A factually accurate but hilarious look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy! From his passion for horses, to his painting of the Mona Lisa - all is revealed. Leonardo da Vincis life from 1470 to 1519 as seen through the eyes of one, Luigi Cannelloni, Leonardos trusty assistant. From his Adoration of the Magi; his passion for the structure of horses; his painting of the Mona Lisa not to mention the highlife of Renaissance Italy - all is revealed in an hilarious way. As with the other Lost Diaries, this is factually accurate but the fictional voice brings in the humour Feature 120 b/w illus * This particular title will have appeal to students from 10 to 15 - Key Stages 2/3. * Will help develop pupils understanding of the work of artists, craftspeople and designers, applying knowledge to their own work (KS2 Art). * The Lost Diary Series: Henry VIIIs Executioner Erik Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior Julius Caesars Slave Queen Victorias Undermaid Tutankhamuns Mummy Hercules Personal Trainer Montezumas Soothsayer Shakespeares Ghostwriter Leonardos Paint Mixer Robin Hoods Money Man [Oct 99] LITERACY HOUR Year 6 Term 1 Non-Fiction - Diaries, anecdotes, biography. Competition: Horrible Histories Description for Sales People The ninth title in this successful series. A factually accurate but hilarious look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy! From his passion for horses, to his painting of the Mona Lisa - all is revealed. Leonardo da Vincis life from 1470 to 1519 as seen through the eyes of one, Luigi Cannelloni, Leonardos trusty assistant. From his Adoration of the Magi; his passion for the structure of horses; his painting of the Mona Lisa not to mention the highlife of Renaissance Italy - all is revealed in an hilarious way. As with the other Lost Diaries, this is factually accurate but the fictional voice brings in the humour Key title * This particular title will have appeal to students from 10 to 15 - Key Stages 2/3. * Will help develop pupils understanding of the work of artists, craftspeople and designers, applying knowledge to their own work (KS2 Art). * The Lost Diary Series: Henry VIIIs Executioner Erik Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior Julius Caesars Slave Queen Victorias Undermaid Tutankhamuns Mummy Hercules Personal Trainer Montezumas Soothsayer Shakespeares Ghostwriter Leonardos Paint Mixer Robin Hoods Money Man [Oct 99] LITERACY HOUR Year 6 Term 1 Non-Fiction - Diaries, anecdotes, biography. Competition: Horrible Histories Details ISBN0006945902 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Series Lost Diaries S. Year 1999 ISBN-10 0006945902 ISBN-13 9780006945901 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 112 Illustrations 120 b/w illus Short Title LOST DIARY OF LEONARDO S PAINT Author Alex Parsons Audience Age 9-11 DEWEY 759.5 Imprint HarperCollins Childrens Books Illustrator George Hollingworth Publication Date 1999-06-07 UK Release Date 1999-06-07 Edited by Michael Wittmann Birth 1927 Death 1925 Affiliation University of Queensland Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications J.D. Alternative 9780008191436 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary AU Release Date 1999-08-02 NZ Release Date 1999-02-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125234024;

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