Le secret de Léonard de Vinci

The imaginative gadgets felt so vibrant and unique. I wonder if the author drew from real scientific ideas or created them entirely from scratch.

The way the characters solve problems with creativity was inspiring. I’m curious if this was a deliberate message from the author about innovation.

It seamlessly weaves learning into adventure, which is so hard to pull off in children’s books. Did the author mention their approach to this mix?