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Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist - and confidante - to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation...
10) We're painting
Author
Publisher
HarperFestival
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Willow
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In art class, neatness, conformity, and imitation are encouraged, but when Willow brings imagination and creativity to her projects, even straight-laced Miss Hawthorn is influenced.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of different hues. Includes biographical information about the German painter Franz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s.
17) The mare's nest
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In nineteenth-century Vermont, an itinerant artist who travels the New England countryside painting portraits of livestock and pets discovers a mystery involving some stolen animals.
20) Art & Max
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books / Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.
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