{"product_id":"what-isabella-wanted-isabella-stewart-gardner-builds-a-museum","title":"What Isabella Wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner Builds a Museum","description":"From multiple award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes the true story of a woman who always got what she wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner.\n\nA New England Book Award Finalist\n\nFor years, the indomitable Isabella Stewart Gardner searched the world for magnificent artwork and filled her home with a truly unique collection, with the aim of turning it into a museum, which she established in 1903.\n\nIsabella always did things her own way. One day she'd wear baseball gear to the symphony, the next, she'd be seen strolling down the street with zoo lions. It was no surprised that she was very particular about how she arranged her exhibits. They were not organized historically, stylistically, or by artist. Instead, they were arranged based on the connections Isabella felt toward the art, a connection she hoped to encourage in her visitors.\n\nFor years, her museum delighted generations of Bostonians and visitors with the collections arranged exactly as she wanted. But in 1990, a spectacular burglary occurred when two thieves disguised as police officers stole thirteen paintings, valued at $500 million, including a Rembrandt and a Vermeer. They have yet to be recovered, though a $10 million reward is still being offered for their safe return.\n\nAuthor Candace Fleming perfectly captures Isabella's inimitable personality and drive, accompanied by exuberant illustrations by Matthew Cordell.\n\nA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\nA CCBC Choice\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0823442632\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0823442632.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Fleming, Candace|Cordell, Matthew\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504330514490,"sku":"DBV.0823442632.G","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0823442632-0.jpg?v=1783102411","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/what-isabella-wanted-isabella-stewart-gardner-builds-a-museum","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}