The Metropolitans - Jeanie Drake - Bog

The Metropolitans is a young adult historical fiction novel written by Jeanie Drake. The story is set in New York City in 1941, just before the United States enters World War II. The main characters are four teenagers from different backgrounds who come together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The first character is Madge, a girl from a wealthy family who is bored with her privileged life. The second character is Walt, a farm boy from Missouri who dreams of becoming an artist. The third character is Jim, a Native American boy from Oklahoma who has been sent to live with his wealthy aunt in New York. The fourth character is Jules, a Jewish refugee from France who has escaped the Nazis.The four teenagers meet by chance at the museum and become friends. They are drawn together by their love of art and their desire to help the war effort. They discover that a valuable painting has been stolen from the museum, and they set out to find it. Along the way, they encounter danger and adventure as they try to solve the mystery of the stolen painting.As the story unfolds, the characters learn about themselves and each other. They discover that they have more in common than they thought, despite their different backgrounds. They also learn about the importance of art and the role it can play in times of war.The Metropolitans is a fast-paced and engaging novel that combines history, art, and mystery. It is a story of friendship, courage, and the power of young people to make a difference.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.