Product Description

The place is Romagna, Italy 1502. Fleeing from the murderous brigand Sandino, Matteo - a young boy - is saved from drowning by the companions of Leonardo Da Vinci. From this moment on, Matteo is at the Maestro's side as he carries out his work, which ranges from the painting of magnificent frescos to intricate dissection of the human body. But Leonardo is employed by Cesare Borgia, head of one of Italy's leading families. Cruel and ruthless, the Borgia punishes without mercy those who oppose him or who threaten him in any way. And as Da Vinci and Matteo travel across Italy on the Borgia's business, murder, deceit and revenge follow in their trail. For Matteo carries with him a secret - a secret that both the Borgia and Medici families would kill to obtain. A life-changing secret that must, finally, come to light for all to see...A gloriously rich and authentic story of the Renaissance, "The Medici Seal" is also both the personal story of Matteo, a boy becoming a man, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of Da Vinci.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #508768 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

From the Back Cover
Carnegie Medal-wining author
THERESA BRESLIN

‘An outstanding writer . . . simply superb’
Independent

About the Author
Theresa Breslin is a well-respected author, popular with librarians, teachers and children. She has won the Carnegie Medal for WHISPERS IN THE GRAVEYARD and achieved critical success with her two novels about KEZZIE, set in the Second World War. Her titles for the RHCB lists include the DREAM MASTER series, REMEMBRANCE and DIVIDED CITY, which has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2006 and long listed for the Carnegie Medal.

Customer Reviews

Absolutley Brilliant and Fantastic
You must buy this book...do not let this one slip by....it is a book you will simply not be able to put down. It is an adventure with thrills, twists and turns at every stage, so even though it is quite a long novel, it will hold your interest and I'm not going to give away the ending! Buy it and Read it you won't be disappointed.

Compulsive Reading
I found this book to be one of the most enjoyable I have read so far this year and believe me that covers a lot of writing. Theresa Breslin is a Scottish author, who I must admit I have not read before, but if her other books are anything like the quality of this one they will be well worth reading. I have read that the book is geared towards the teenage market, but personally I believe the book stands on its own merits and should not be pigeon holed as either adult or children's literature. It is just an extremely good read.

The book takes place in one of the most interesting periods of Italy's history. The time of the Borgia's and Medici's. Also a time when Italy was producing some of the finest artists that the world had ever seen, including Leonardo Da Vinci. A period in history known as the Renaissance.

The book follows the life of a young boy Matteo. A boy whose life becomes inextricably entwined with Da Vinci a man with one of the finest brains of his or any other time. Leonardo works for Cesare Borgia a member of a family who can be cruel and ruthless and will let no one stand in their way if there is something or someone they want.

As Da Vinci and Matteo travel across Italy on private business for the Borgia's, deceit, murder and revenge follow there every turn. For Matteo carries with him a secret - a secret that both the Borgia and Medici families would kill to obtain.

Compulsive Reading

I found this book to be one of the most enjoyable I have read so far this year and believe me that covers a lot of writing. Theresa Breslin is a Scottish author, who I must admit I have not read before, but if her other books are anything like the quality of this one they will be well worth reading. I have read that the book is geared towards the teenage market, but personally I believe the book stands on its own merits and should not be pigeon holed as either adult or children's literature. It is just an extremely good read.

The book takes place in one of the most interesting periods of Italy's history. The time of the Borgia's and Medici's. Also a time when Italy was producing some of the finest artists that the world had ever seen, including Leonardo Da Vinci. A period in history known as the Renaissance.

The book follows the life of a young boy Matteo. A boy whose life becomes inextricably entwined with Da Vinci a man with one of the finest brains of his or any other time. Leonardo works for Cesare Borgia a member of a family who can be cruel and ruthless and will let no one stand in their way if there is something or someone they want.

As Da Vinci and Matteo travel across Italy on private business for the Borgia's, deceit, murder and revenge follow there every turn. For Matteo carries with him a secret - a secret that both the Borgia and Medici families would kill to obtain.