Book description
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.
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 RHCP 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.
