Wendy Mcleod MacKnight lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada,
and wrote her debut novel at age nine. During her first career, she
worked for the government of New Brunswick as the deputy minister
of education, among other positions. She has been known to wander
art galleries and have spirited conversations with the
paintings--mostly in her head, though sometimes not. She hopes that
readers will be inspired to create their own masterpieces and visit
their own local art galleries. And even better, she hopes they'll
come to Fredericton, visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and meet
Mona and the rest of the characters in her book.
Ian Schoenherr grew up near Locktown, New Jersey. He has written
and illustrated three books--Read It, Don't Eat It!; Cat & Mouse;
and Pip & Squeak--and illustrated numerous books by other authors,
including Little Raccoon's Big Question, by Miriam Schlein. The
artist lives in Woodside, New York.
"[A] delicious tale...[a] clever, satisfying story for art-loving readers ages 11-14." -- Wall Street Journal"The mystery plot will keep readers guessing until near the end, but they will find other parts of the story even more involving...While Sargent and Mona are vividly portrayed, this chapter book's most memorable element is also its most unusual: the imaginative conviction that art is alive." -- Booklist (starred review)"Readers will delight in the canvas world that exists on the other side of the frame...Not just for art enthusiasts, this middle grade read paints fantasy, humor, and mystery into a satisfying tale about the power of friendship." -- School Library Journal"A girl in a painting and a boy visiting the gallery she hangs in foil art thieves. ...MacKnight entices with art critique and technique. ...For anyone who's wondered about the people inside the frames." -- Kirkus Reviews
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