Leonardo's Shadow: Or, My Astonishing
Life as Leonardo da Vinci's Servant
by Christopher Grey

    LEONARDO'S SHADOW by Christopher Grey
    Category:  Historical
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  9/26/06
    Publisher:  Atheneum
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Rummel
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Leonardo da Vinci hasn’t worked on the fresco of the Last Supper in two years.  His supporters are most
    unhappy with his progress. Payments for da Vinci have stopped, but that does not stop the da Vinci household
    from running up debts all over town.  

    The shopkeepers are starting to refuse more credit on his accounts.

    The Duke of Milan and da Vinci have a history of playful disagreements.  However, the Duke makes no secret
    that he’s asked the rival artist Michaelangelo to town.  With threats at his doorstep and the Pope coming to the
    chapel in the near future, da Vinci gets to work.

    LEONARDO'S SHADOW shares the story of the creation of the Last Supper through the eyes of da Vinci’s
    servant, Giacomo. Grey spins a wonderful tale of historical fiction for anyone who’s interested in the Italian
    Renaissance.