num_pages: 112
description: In Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter are challenged after he discovers the extreme measures the Maestro Cosimo di Forlç will take in the name of jealousy. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream.
language: English
title: The Apprentice
titlecomplete: The Apprentice
genres: Fiction, Historical, 2nd Grade, Italy, Medieval History, School, Middle Grade, Medieval, Childrens, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 1064
awards: awardedAt: 757411200000
name: Batchelder Award
publisher: Square Fish