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Michelangelo

Author: Cook, Diane

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3813
Points per Word 0.000262
Series Great Names

Description

This book is a biography of the great artist, Michelangelo.

Quick Summary

Ever wonder how a teenage stonecutter ended up carving the Piet and painting the Sistine Chapel? Cook's biography of Michelangelo brings the Renaissance master's life down to earth with short chapters that mix vivid storytelling with little-known anecdotes about his stubbornness, his love of marble, and his epic rivalry with Leonardo. It's perfect for kids who are obsessed with art, as well as for reluctant readers who'll appreciate the manageable length and straightforward language that still feels like an adventure. Parents will appreciate that the tone stays respectful and educational without being dry, and there are no scary moments just a few tense scenes when Michelangelo faced political intrigue in Rome. If you've already read the popular "Who Was Michelangelo?" and wanted something a bit more detailed, this one's a step up while still being fast enough to finish in a day.