Twelve year old Alice Atherton is grieving her mother when her father decides to send her to the French Riviera to visit family friends, the Murphys. While spending the summer in their home, she meets a delightful array of guests including Picasso and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Each guest, as well as the Murphys, holds an important piece of the puzzle in Alice's healing process.
This charming read is a sweet introduction to the 1920's and some of the historical figures of that time. It definitely holds an old fashioned feel reminiscent of authors such as Alcott and Montgomery. Readers of The Boxcar Children series will likely enjoy it as well. The characters are full of whimsy and the introduction to famous artists and writers was a fun bonus. This book is generally without any red flags for parents and I would recommend it for ages 8-11.
*Disclaimer: I recieved a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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