Mona's Eyes

Ten-year-old Mona faces a profound challenge: the threat of losing her sight forever. With only fifty-two Wednesdays left before darkness potentially sets in, she and her grandfather embark on a mission to absorb all the beauty in the world through art.

Together, they visit fifty-two masterpieces in Paris's most esteemed museums. From Botticelli to Basquiat, Mona discovers how art has shaped history and, in turn, how it transforms her own world. Guided by her grandfather's gentle wisdom, she learns about life's complexities—generosity, melancholy, love, loss, and revolution—deepening her understanding and changing her perspective forever.

Mona's Eyes is a captivating journey through five centuries of Western art. This novel, recognized as a New York Times Best Seller, a Barnes & Noble 2025 Book of the Year, and a Boston Globe Best Book of the Year, offers a moving exploration of life's beauty and the enduring bond between a girl and her grandfather. Discover all 52 masterpieces within the fold-out dustjacket.