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Gr 3–7—Mella, a clever and talented young artist, dreams of becoming an apprentice to a master painter. But in Renaissance Italy, such opportunities are denied to girls. The closest she can get is tending chickens and cleaning brushes in Botticelli's studio. When Datus, the youngest apprentice, passes off Mella's drawings as his own and earns praise, Mella is furious—until she realizes she can use her talent to her advantage. In exchange for secret drawing lessons, Datus teaches Mella th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More