Families who loved Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower by Greg Pizzoli often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts showing a fascination with rule-breaking, clever villains, or the gray areas of morality. It is an ideal entry point for discussing the difference between using your intelligence for good versus using it to deceive others. This stylish biography follows the life of Robert Miller, known as 'Count Victor Lustig,' a con artist famous for 'selling' the Eiffel Tower. Through unique mixed-media collage, Greg Pizzoli explores how Lustig used his charisma and creativity to exploit people's greed. It is a sophisticated, funny, and visually striking way to introduce historical non-fiction while raising important questions about honesty, justice, and the consequences of one's choices. Suitable for children aged 7 to 12, it provides a safe space to examine the 'bad guy' archetype without glorifying his crimes.
