Spirit Catchers : An Encounter with Georgia O'Keeffe

The new Art Encounters series was created as a platform for young readers toevelop an appreciation for the work of the great masters. Each book is aiece of historical fiction based on a single painting from one of the greatasters and set at the time in which that work was painted. This series giveseaders an inside look at the artist, their techniques, style and inspiration.he first title, The Spirit Catchers, is based on Georgia O'Keeffe's "Deerkull with Pedernal". History and fiction merge in this uplifting novel about boy whose artistic talent awaits a great mind to uncover it.;A child of theepression, Parker begins his relationship with Georgia O'Keeffe by stealinger property, notably a camera. She is prepared to let him rot in jail whenhe develops the photos he has taken with the stolen camera and recognizeshe boy's raw ability. Set against the backdrop of New Mexico's stark beauty,arker's struggle to find his artistic vision clashes with O'Keeffe's fiercendependence and private nature. Parker tries to connect with hisurroundings through the use of a camera, while O'Keefe uses it as an aid for

Kathleen Kudlinski is the author of numerous books, including Sojourner Truth (0-689-85274-6) and Facing West (0-140-36914-7). Her work has been repeatedly chosen as selections of the Weekly Reader Book Club and Scholastic Book Clubs. She lives in
Guilford, CT.