Vincent and Theo The Van Gogh Brothers [Hardcover]

Printz Honor Book YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner SCBWI Golden Kite Winner Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner

From the author ofNational Book Award finalistCharles and Emmacomes an incredible story of brotherly love.

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friendTheo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a tale of two lives intertwined and the extraordinary love of the Van Gogh brothers.

Printz Honor Book
YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner
SCBWI Golden Kite Winner
Boston GlobeHorn Book Awards Winner, Nonfiction

A remarkably insightful, profoundly moving story of fraternal interdependence and unconditional love. Kirkus,starred review, onVincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

A breathtaking achievement that will leave teens eager to learn more. School Library Journal,starred review, onVincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

In fittingly painterly language, Heiligman offers vivid descriptions of Vincents artwork and life, which grow more detailed and colorful as Vincents own artistic style becomes richer and more refined . . . This illuminating glimpse into the van Goghs turbulent life and historical period will add compelling depth to readers understanding of the iconic painter. Booklist,starred review, onVincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

Aunique and riveting exploration of art, artists, and brotherly love. The Horn Book,starred review, onVl³i