Graphic Novel Club: Botticelli's Apprentice
Sat 17 May
|Children's Bookshop
Join us for May's Graphic Novel Club!
Time & Location
17 May 2025, 17:45 – 18:30
Children's Bookshop, 29 Fortis Green Rd, Muswell Hill, London N10 3HP, UK
About the event
Come join in the fun of our lively Graphic Novel Club, discussing monthly titles from Hooky to New Kid.
May's Graphic Novel is Botticelli's Apprentice by Ursula Murray Husted.
This funny, empowering graphic novel from rising star Ursula Murray Husted is a gorgeously illustrated glimpse into the forgotten history of Renaissance Italy, following an ambitious young girl's quest to become an apprentice to the famous Sandro Botticelli.
Life as a chicken girl isn't so bad, but Mella wants more. Though girls can't be official apprentices to artists in Florence, Mella has been secretly teaching herself to paint while tending to artist Sandro Botticelli's chickens.
When one of Botticelli's actual apprentices discovers Mella's work, he threatens to take full credit for it. Why does it matter who drew it if it's good?
With the help of unexpected allies, an important patron, and a tenacious stray dog named Blue, Mella must summon all her courage, smarts, and skills to prove her worth and demand the recognition she deserves.
Suitable for all ages
Tickets
Ticket (without book)
This ticket is for anyone who already owns a copy of the book and only want's to pay for the book club session itself.
£7.50
+£0.19 ticket service fee
Ticket (with book)
This ticket is for anyone who wants to purchase a copy of the book (special price of £10) and their place in the graphic novel club.
£17.50
+£0.44 ticket service fee
Total
£0.00