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Masterpiece

[Hardcover]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0805082700
ISBN-13: 978-0805082708
Henry Holt and Co. (September 30, 2008)
Illustrations © 2008 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "Murphy's illustrations add perspective and humor, supporting the detailed narrative. A masterpiece of storytelling."

From Booklist: "Murphy's own pen-and-ink spot art reflects the text's sweet insouciance."

From Publishers Weekly: "Murphy animates the writing with an abundance of b&w drawings. Loosely implying rather than imitating the Old Masters they reference, the finely hatched drawings depict the settings realistically and the characters, especially the beetles, with joyful comic license. This smart marriage of style and content bridges the gap between the contemporary beat of the illustrations and Renaissance art."

Masterpiece

[Paperback]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0312608705
ISBN-13: 978-0312608705
Square Fish (March 30, 2010)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "Murphy's illustrations add perspective and humor, supporting the detailed narrative. A masterpiece of storytelling."

From Booklist: "Murphy's own pen-and-ink spot art reflects the text's sweet insouciance."

From Publishers Weekly: "Murphy animates the writing with an abundance of b&w drawings. Loosely implying rather than imitating the Old Masters they reference, the finely hatched drawings depict the settings realistically and the characters, especially the beetles, with joyful comic license. This smart marriage of style and content bridges the gap between the contemporary beat of the illustrations and Renaissance art."

The Miniature World of Marvin and James

[Hardcover]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0805091904
ISBN-13: 978-0805091908
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (February 4, 2014)
Illustrations © 2014 Kelly Murphy

"Murphy clearly revels in the Borrowers-style perspective of the beetles' miniature world: In their under-sink home, Marvin's drawing table is a die, and a propped-up birthday-cake candle dwarfs the family. The dramatic, blow-by-blow pencil-sharpener incident dominates the story, but it circles back to friendship. James really did miss Marvin after all, and a souvenir seashell (the perfect beetle hideout!) seals the deal.

This winsome series debut is both a sweet story of cross-species friendship and a sobering new way to look at pencil sharpeners."

A Masterpiece Adventure.

James To The Rescue

[Hardcover]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 162779316X
ISBN-13: 978-1627793162
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (October 20th, 2015)
Illustrations © 2016 Kelly Murphy

In this Masterpiece Adventure, the second in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, Marvin the beetle is going collecting with his family. All is good and well until Uncle Albert gets hurt. Marvin needs James's help to save Uncle Albert before it's too late.

This young chapter book captures the miniature world of Marvin the beetle and his special friendship with James.