Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou is a spectacular adventure combining art appreciation and Christian themes. When Vincent’s little sister disappears inside a painting while visiting their Uncle Leo, Vincent’s world gets upended. On a mission to rescue his sister with his cousin, Georgia, Vincent discovers a lost family secret: he is one of the last Restorationists, a person with the power to travel through paintings and with the duty to protect art from being used for evil. As Vincent and Georgia work to find Lili and fight against evil forces, Vincent will have to face truths about himself. This captivating tale is full of art appreciation and art history as well as plot twists and action scenes! There are strong Christian themes and messages present throughout, and occasional black-and-white illustrations add the perfect accent. At the end, find an author’s note and a list of all paintings and artists referenced. If you enjoy this one, don’t miss the sequel, Between Flowers and Bones, or the third installment, Beyond the Far Horizon! Softcover, 296 pages.
Beneath the Swirling Sky - Book 1 (The Restorationists)
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020258
ISBN
9780593579541
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- A captivating tale tying together art appreciation, Christian themes, and action-packed adventure
- Twelve-year-old Vincent discovers he is part of a secret society who can travel through paintings—and who are tasked with protecting them
- Includes a list of all paintings and artists referenced
- 296 pages
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Category Description for Restorationists
Art appreciation meets Christian thematics in the Restorationist series by Carolyn Leiloglou. When twelve-year-old Vincent’s little sister disappears inside a painting, Vincent discovers they are part of a secret society of people who can travel through paintings with the purpose of protecting them. The series then follows the adventures of Vincent, Lili, and their friends as they fight back against the evil Distortionists, tackling themes of identity, worthiness, belonging, and more along the way. Readers will be exposed to famous paintings, artists, and art history, and strong Christian messages are present throughout. A list of all paintings and artists referenced is included at the end of each book.
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| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Waterbrook |
| Author: | Carolyn Leiloglou |
| ISBN: | 9780593579541 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |
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