"A scintillating sliver of history. . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters." (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review) <br><br> "An unusual and surprisingly touching story . . . . An offbeat and intriguing read." (<i>The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i>, starred review) <br><br> "At times sad, silly, and telling, this is a wholly entertaining book." (<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review) <br><br> "Filled with engaging details of Leonardo and his world. . . . Illustrations which range from utterly recognizable scenes of Florence to the ghostly horses at Leonardo's deathbed. . . . An unusual biography for young people, and one well worth poring over . . . . A unique way of picturing a unique world . . . . An extraordinary tribute." (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review)