GROWING UP IN Russia in the late 1800s, Marc Chagall doesn’t know what art is. He doesn’t even know what drawing is until one of...
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Nov 01, 2011
Vicki
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I enjoyed reading about Marc Chagall and his experience, related through Eric Kimmel's vision from true events, of learning to be an artist. Very fun to read about Yehuda Pen, the art teacher, and the town of Vitebsk, Russia.
I think anyone can relate to Marc's angst on trying to find a niche for himself. As his parents sacrifice so that Marc can go to school and become a better provider than his herring factory worker father Marc knows that studying is not for him. But what is? He stumbles More...
I think anyone can relate to Marc's angst on trying to find a niche for himself. As his parents sacrifice so that Marc can go to school and become a better provider than his herring factory worker father Marc knows that studying is not for him. But what is? He stumbles More...
Jan 22, 2012
Robin
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As a short story of a boy who wants to be an artist, this book is not so bad. However, it's marketed as a biography of Marc Chagall. It contains no real information about Chagall. Nothing about why he's important, what's special about his artwork, nor are there any pictures of his art! A child who reads this will learn nothing about Chagall other than his name. A disappointment, coming from Eric Kimmel.
Oct 13, 2008
Rose
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Interesting to learn about Marc Chagall's origins... his eyes were opened to his great talent, and despite little encouragement initially, he followed his dream... and achieved success! Inspirational read for kids... and grown-ups, too :)
Jan 01, 2008
Amy
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This beginning chapter book would be a good historical fiction read for 3rd/4th graders. It tells the childhood of Marc Chagall and how he became an artist.
Jan 25, 2010
Sherry
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Explains how Marc Chagall became an artist through stories of his childhood experiences.
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