(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 364.1628 Day)
Someone has stolen the Mona Lisa! But why is the Mona Lisa even famous to begin with? Learn about the young artist named Leonardo da Vinci who painted it, the lousy thief who got away with it, and the most brilliant detective in Europe who couldn't find it! Recommended for ages 7–12. Staff member Jon says, "This stranger-than-fiction account of the theft of the most famous painting in the world is both thrilling and hilarious. Nicholas Day juggles different time periods and historical figures in a way that is easy to understand and more fun to read than any history textbook!"