Leonardo da Vinci - Lifelines

"A terrible day! I saw the artist Leonardo da Vinci for the first time, but he was so angry that I scarce dared look at him."

At just ten years old, Paolo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, the gifted artist and inventor. Life in Leonardo's busy studio is never dull—there are errands to run, pigments to grind, paints to mix, and drawings to be made. But there are mysterious events, too. Another apprentice is not all that he seems, and an evening visit to a hospital uncovers some very interesting developments...

Paolo's diary tells of an exciting moment in Renaissance Italy. It's a young boy's insight into a fascinating time and place and a glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest geniuses.

An illustrated reference chapter provides further information about Leonardo's life and work in Renaissance Europe.