Secrets of the Cirque Medrano
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Book Overview
When her mother dies, Brigitte is sent to live in Paris where she helps her aunt and uncle in their cafe. Her new life seems strange and interesting. When Brigitte befriends Paco, the young circus... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1570917124
ISBN13:9781570917127
Release Date:February 2008
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.4"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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Art and Intrique
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is historical fiction that combines intrique and art. Set in 1904 Paris, a 14-year-old girl makes friends with the artists and performers, plus a spy or two, who frequent her aunt's cafe. A friend is even the subject for Picasso's famous painting, Family of Saltimbanques. Brigette and Paco become involved in political intrigue that pertains to the beginnings of the Russian Revolution. While Picasso plays an important role in the story, Scott is careful not to put words in his mouth and all of the characters are realistic. Scott combines history and art into an excellent novel for older elementary and early teen readers that may even encourage them to look at Picasso's paintings and learn more about circus performers.
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