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It's 1895. Charlotte and her family came to France three years ago so that her father could learn to paint in the French style of Impressionism. Now they are traveling to London to see if the famous artist John Singer Sargent will paint Charlotte's mother's portrait. In London, Charlotte and her best friend, Lizzy, stay in their own room at the Savoy Hotel, attend a fancydinner party with famous writers, watch boat races on the River Thames, learn about legendary London ghosts, and even visit a gypsy camp. Illustrated with beautiful museum reproductions and exquisite watercolor paintings, the book also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. This vibrant journal of Charlotte's exciting journey will make any reader long for lovely London.
Lexile Measure: 870L (What's this?)
Series: Charlotte
Hardcover: 1 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0811856356
ISBN-13: 978-0811856355
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 8 and up
Grade Level: 3 and up
I adore this latest installment from the Charlotte series...The author, (as in previous Charlotte books) has selected some of the most exquisite examples of painting from the time (Charlotte journeys to London this time, the year is 1895). The paintings are woven seamlessly with Charlotte's sketches, collages, and postcards into a charming tale. I am buying a copy for each and every one of my nieces and nephews this Christmas--as well as for for my daughter-who has fallen in love with Charlotte from her previous adventures in Giverny, Paris and New York.
What a pleasure to find that the delightful youngCharlotte Glidden is back, regaling us with anotherof her adventures! This time she's gallivanting aroundQueen Victoria's England, her story adorned as usualwith fascinating artwork of the 1890s her creator hasunearthed along with exquisite paintings of the period. As always, she and her family and her pal Lizzierun into various artists - this time, Sargent and Whistler,Henry James and Saint Gaudens, among others - and,also as always, we learn all kinds of whimsical things.Did you know that "the Cotswolds" really means"sheeps' pens"? Or how to make Raspberry Fool (for two)? Best of all, Charlotte's tale gives us that nice,nostalgic feeling of time-traveling into a sweet, distantpast that would have been a lot of fun to live in. Encore, Charlotte - tres charmant !
wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated!
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