![]() ![]() Cécile is sent away from her father to be a servant at Versailles, and there she meets an actual historical figure-the Duchesse d’Orleans, Elisabeth Charlotte, called simply Madame, whose letters inspired Mary Casanova to use her as a role model for the impressionable, smart, and motherless Cécile."These are wonderful, finely wrought testaments to courage, intellect, and persistence, not only for girls who happen to love beautiful dolls, but for anyone who loves outstanding books for children. Heroines significant female role models, nonmothers who are outside the boundaries of gender roles either by circumstance or choice. The first marvel of the quintet is visual-the size of the books is instantly appealing. "American Girl" fans will be charmed by Cecile and her regal life. A short history of France in the early 1700s and a glossary of French words are included. ![]() But because Jean-Pierre was born on Christmas Eve, villagers believe he is marked with the curse of the loup garouthe werewolf. ![]() Winner of a 2001 Minnesota Book Award, Curse of a Winter Moon is a harrowing story of one boy’s fierce devotion to his family as he battles against prejudice and fear. The action builds steadily and will sustain readers' interest. Six years ago, twelve-year-old Marius lost his mother during the birth of his brother, Jean-Pierre, and her dying wish was that he watch over his brother. Marius must defy the ruling institutions of the time to save his brother’s lifeand his own. ![]()
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