Danny DaVinci: the flying machine of Lombardy by Bruce Whatley and Rosie Smith
ABC
Books, 2008.
(Age - Middle Primary) A small graphic novel with some factual
information through the story. Danny DaVinci, his sister Lisa Leonardo
and his friends Mick Angelo work and play in his uncle Leo's art
studio. When the Duke of Milan issues a challenge for someone to build
a flying machine the boys think they have a plan that will see them
gain the reward. Lisa quietly sorts out the problems as they arise and
as the boys become more involved in creating the machine. A short story
that could be a starting point for a more indepth look at any of the
many ideas and characters mentioned in the story.
Sue Johnston
Marden Education Centre Library