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Art Auction Mystery

Anna Nilsen - Author

Readers take an active role in solving an art-forgery mystery, using comparisons between paintings and originals to distinguish real works from fakes.

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Sixteen famous paintings from collections around the world have been stolen and replaced with clever forgeries. Now these fake paintings, along with sixteen others, are going up for auction. After an anonymous tip, the reader has to come to the rescue! By comparing the paintings to the originals, the reader has all the clues to figure out which paintings are real and which are fakes. Including work by the world's most famous artists, this book is part mystery, part puzzle, part art reference book, and all-over fun!

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Non-fictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

Reader-led art puzzle

The reader investigates an anonymous tip by comparing paintings with originals to identify genuine works and forgeries.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: The comparison task makes looking closely at paintings part of the mystery's structure.

Talk about: Which visual details would you use to judge whether a painting is genuine?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

It may appeal to a child who enjoys visual puzzles or looking closely at paintings, with the investigation giving the art material a clear task.

What Deserves Attention

The mystery involves stolen paintings and forgeries. Consider whether a story about art theft suits your child's interests.

A Conversation Worth Having

What details would you look for when comparing a painting with its original, and what would help you decide whether it is genuine?

Reading Approach

Try the comparisons together, inviting your child to explain what they notice before settling on an answer. Let their interest in the puzzle guide how much art-reference material you explore.

Confidence & Basis

Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.

What remains unconfirmed

Reader-led art puzzle: The specific paintings, clues and solutions are not established here.

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

Relevant to: Reader-led art puzzle

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