Mira's Diary: Lost in Paris
by:
Marissa Moss (author)
When Mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother, she sets off with her father and brother to find her in Paris. Only Mira doesn't know she's looking in the wrong century. With an innocent touch to a gargoyle sculpture on the roof of Notre Dame, Mira is whisked into the past. There...
show more
When Mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother, she sets off with her father and brother to find her in Paris. Only Mira doesn't know she's looking in the wrong century. With an innocent touch to a gargoyle sculpture on the roof of Notre Dame, Mira is whisked into the past. There she learns her mother isn't just avoiding the family, she's in serious trouble. Following her mother's clues, Mira travels through time to help change history and bring her mother home. "Long after I finished this fast–paced and compelling novel, I thought about Mira. Would I be as determined in pursuit of truth and tolerance? Would you?" —Karen Cushman, Newberry Medal Winner
show less
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781402266065 (1402266065)
Publish date: September 4th 2012
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages no: 210
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Science Fiction,
Literature,
Cultural,
Juvenile,
Historical Fiction,
Middle Grade,
Art,
19th Century,
Time Travel,
France
Series: Mira's Diary (#1)
I didn't like the hidden message in this book because it wasn't for young readers and it shouldn't be categorized as a children novel. For me, it was full of politics. And beside that, the ending wasn't satisfying.
I am somewhat hesitant to review this book because I feel like I read it from a very adult perspective and therefore will not accurately be able to say whether a middle-grader (who are the intended audience) will enjoy it. The novel is a first in what seems to be a series and we start off with very ...
At a first glance, I didn’t really know what to expect from Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris. I mean, the title did give me a hint and since I went into the novel with a brief idea of the synopsis, I had no idea what I would find in the contents of the novel. It’s no secret that it appears to be a middle...
Not as good as I wanted it to be, unfortunately. Longer review to come.
Log in with Facebook 
