Alice Atherton's Grand Tour

Lesley M. M. Blume

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Knopf Books for Young Readers
10 October 2023

Graphic novels; Children's & young adult fiction & true stories; General fiction (Children's&YA)

The heartwarming story of a young girl sent to live with the extraordinary Murphy Family in southern France.

The heartwarming story of a young girl sent to live with the extraordinary Murphy Family in southern France.

Ten-year-old Alice Atherton is sent by her father to spend the summer with his dear friends the Murphys who live with their three children and pet monkey in the French Riveria. There, Alice will meet and learn from some of the most extraordinary luminaries of the time. She visits a junk yard with Pablo Picasso looking for objects to make into art, performs a dance inspired by celestial bodies with the renowned Ballet Russes, and imagines magical adventures with Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

An uplifting story that will appeal to readers who love books by authors like Kate DiCamillo and Jeanne Birdsall.

By: Lesley M. M. Blume
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780553536812
ISBN 10: 0553536818
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 10 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lesley M. M. Blume is an award-winning journalist, historian, and bestselling author. She is the author of several critically acclaimed middle-grade novels, including Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters, Julia and the Art of Practical Travel, The Rising Star of Rusty Nail, and Tennyson, which the Chicago Tribune praised for its ""brilliant, unusual writing."" Her adult books include Fallout- The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World and Everybody Behaves Badly- The True Story Behind Hemingway's Masterpiece The Sun Also Rises.

Reviews for Alice Atherton's Grand Tour

""A charming chapter book for young readers."" —Romper ""Sweetly entertaining."" —Kirkus Reviews ""This historical fiction will appeal to readers interested in unschooling or family stories like the Vanderbeekers series."" —Booklist ""Comedic characterizations and standard adventure plotting accompany an amusing premise, idyllic French Riviera ambiance, and introduction to era-specific creatives in this upbeat escapade."" —Publishers Weekly ""The lessons taught by the historical figures incorporated into this fiction title will impact readers and bring fresh air to the genre."" —School Library Journal