Synopses & Reviews
Nora loves everything about Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to
chocolat chaud. Of course, she's never actually been there -- she's only visited through her Grandma Sylvia's stories. And just when they've finally planned a trip together, Grandma Sylvia is suddenly gone, taking Nora's dreams with her.
Nora is crushed. She misses her grandmother terribly, but she still wants to see the city they both loved. So when Nora finds letters and a Paris treasure map among her Grandma Sylvia's things, she dares to dream again...
She's not sure what her grandma wants her to find, but Nora knows there are wonderful surprises waiting for her in Paris. And maybe, amongst the croissants and macarons, she'll even find a way to heal her broken heart.
Review
"This love letter to the City of Light will have readers believing that everything's better in Paris. Schroeder (the Charmed Life series) lets the city's romance shine in a thoughtful story, laced with mystery and French vocabulary, about losing family and gaining individuality in a place where curiosity can bloom." --
Publisher's Weekly"Nora's hopeful, openhearted character is beautifully depicted." -- Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
From the author of the Charmed Life and It's Raining Cupcakes series comes a novel of family, friends, and a Paris adventure you'll never forget Nora loves everything about Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to
chocolat chaud. Of course, she's never actually been there -- she's only visited through her Grandma Sylvia's stories. And just when they've finally planned a trip together, Grandma Sylvia is suddenly gone, taking Nora's dreams with her.
Nora is crushed. She misses her grandmother terribly, but she still wants to see the city they both loved. So when Nora finds letters and a Paris treasure map among her Grandma Sylvia's things, she dares to dream again...
She's not sure what her grandma wants her to find, but Nora knows there are wonderful surprises waiting for her in Paris. And maybe, amongst the croissants and macarons, she'll even find a way to heal her broken heart.
About the Author
Lisa Schroeder is the author of over a dozen books for kids and teens, including the YA novel
All We Have Is Now and the middle grade series Charmed Life. She loves tea and cookies, flowers, family hikes, books and movies that make her laugh and cry, and sunshine. Living in Oregon, she doesn't get nearly enough sunshine, but the hikes are amazing. You can visit her online at www.lisaschroederbooks.com or on Twitter at @lisa_schroeder.