59 pages 1 hour read

Deron R. Hicks

The Van Gogh Deception

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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What effect does the timestamp and location header for each chapter create? How does the precision of time and location relate to Art’s inability to recall his memories?

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Perfectly forged art requires skill and artistry, albeit not originality. When buyers and experts cannot tell the difference between an original and a copy, how does one determine what makes a work of art valuable?

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Camille is depicted as a talkative, assertive, and confident young girl who challenges authority and speaks her mind. How are these traits demonstrated in the novel? Are they ever problematic? Do they critique or reiterate gender stereotypes?