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The Revolution of Sabine
In 1776 Paris, a feisty teenager defies her mother, her closest friend, and the aristocracy that rules her life in a compelling romantic novel of social intrigue.
Sixteen-year-old Sabine Durand, daughter of aristocrats, thinks of nothing but donning exquisite ball gowns and being seen at all the right parties in Paris. When she secretly rekindles a forbidden friendship with Michel, he spirits her away to her first salon and she meets the revolutionary Ben Franklin. Fueled by ideas of change, Sabine is determined to take control of her life as it spins toward an arranged marriage to a salacious aristocrat. But how can she break free of her social-climbing mother's cruel grasp? Perhaps the secret lies in her portrait, recently painted by Fragonard, and her new understanding of love.
Sixteen-year-old Sabine Durand, daughter of aristocrats, thinks of nothing but donning exquisite ball gowns and being seen at all the right parties in Paris. When she secretly rekindles a forbidden friendship with Michel, he spirits her away to her first salon and she meets the revolutionary Ben Franklin. Fueled by ideas of change, Sabine is determined to take control of her life as it spins toward an arranged marriage to a salacious aristocrat. But how can she break free of her social-climbing mother's cruel grasp? Perhaps the secret lies in her portrait, recently painted by Fragonard, and her new understanding of love.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published September 9, 2008
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Beth Ain
11 books23 followersI was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, but I got to grow up in Allentown, PA, where I lived across the street from my best friend, rode bikes after school, and got wet to my ankles in the creek in my neighborhood, trying to save frogs from being swept away.
Then some things like junior high and high school happened and I was a cheerleader and a soccer player and a math-homework-avoider and a soap-opera watcher and an inventor of crazy-delicious after school snacks, and I was all kinds of other junior high and high school things. And then, I was lucky enough to go away to college, near the great city of Boston, Massachusetts where I learned a lot and met loads of interesting people and where I made very good friends with a lot of people from New York who dragged me back to New York City with them and well, that was the end of that.
I fell in love with NYC (it took a while but then wow! did I love it), and I met my husband there, and I found my career there, and I had my kids there. And now, because I am from Pennsylvania and because there is just something about a small town, I live in the lovely Port Washington, Long Island where New York City is just a hop, skip, and a train ride away (and where it is more appropriate to blast music while transporting children than it is on the Upper West Side—not that I didn’t try).
Then some things like junior high and high school happened and I was a cheerleader and a soccer player and a math-homework-avoider and a soap-opera watcher and an inventor of crazy-delicious after school snacks, and I was all kinds of other junior high and high school things. And then, I was lucky enough to go away to college, near the great city of Boston, Massachusetts where I learned a lot and met loads of interesting people and where I made very good friends with a lot of people from New York who dragged me back to New York City with them and well, that was the end of that.
I fell in love with NYC (it took a while but then wow! did I love it), and I met my husband there, and I found my career there, and I had my kids there. And now, because I am from Pennsylvania and because there is just something about a small town, I live in the lovely Port Washington, Long Island where New York City is just a hop, skip, and a train ride away (and where it is more appropriate to blast music while transporting children than it is on the Upper West Side—not that I didn’t try).
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November 4, 2012
Reviewed by Tasha for TeensReadToo.com
It's 1776 in Paris, France, and while it isn't America, there is still discussion of the American Revolution. There is especially a lot of talk about Benjamin Franklin, the revolutionary American who is coming to visit Paris. All of the socially elite are planning parties in honor of his visit, and it is crucial that they are all perfect.
Sabine Durand's mother is no exception. She wants perfection for her latest party where Franklin is the guest of honor. She has even arranged for Sabine to be escorted by one of the most eligible bachelors in all of Paris. The thing is, Sabine couldn't care less. She's not caught up in the aristocratic lifestyle, and she actually cares about what is going on.
She soon rekindles her friendship with Michel, her nanny's son, and her mother is not at all pleased. Sabine doesn't care, though, as she goes off gallivanting with Michel and even gets the chance to meet Franklin. Sabine gets swept up in the meaning of the Revolution and really comes to form an opinion. Fueled by these new ideas of freedom, Sabine is determined to make a change in her life. She starts to break away from her controlling mother and stand up for herself.
Will Sabine succeed? And is there a possibility of maybe finding real love in this time of change?
This book is one of those historical fiction novels where the author just gets it all right. The facts were spot on, her description of the setting was great, and the overall atmosphere that she created was genuine.
Sabine's character was wonderful. She learned to stand up for herself and discover what really needed to be done in her life in order for her to be successful. She had the right amount of feistiness and seriousness to keep the reader intrigued in her life.
I also thought it was really interesting that the author chose to set the story in the time of the American Revolution, but also in Paris where there wasn't as much of a change going on. The reader got to see how the Revolution effected the whole world. The setting also made Sabine's change much more interesting, because she was taking political ideas and applying them to her life, which I found to be absolutely compelling.
I think THE REVOLUTION OF SABINE is a great book for all ages. It provided a great historical aspect, but yet it wasn't so overloaded with facts that it was boring. Sabine's journey to discovering herself was very realistic, and most teens will be able to relate, even though the story is set in 1776. Beth Levine Ain did a great job and I look forward to reading her future works.
It's 1776 in Paris, France, and while it isn't America, there is still discussion of the American Revolution. There is especially a lot of talk about Benjamin Franklin, the revolutionary American who is coming to visit Paris. All of the socially elite are planning parties in honor of his visit, and it is crucial that they are all perfect.
Sabine Durand's mother is no exception. She wants perfection for her latest party where Franklin is the guest of honor. She has even arranged for Sabine to be escorted by one of the most eligible bachelors in all of Paris. The thing is, Sabine couldn't care less. She's not caught up in the aristocratic lifestyle, and she actually cares about what is going on.
She soon rekindles her friendship with Michel, her nanny's son, and her mother is not at all pleased. Sabine doesn't care, though, as she goes off gallivanting with Michel and even gets the chance to meet Franklin. Sabine gets swept up in the meaning of the Revolution and really comes to form an opinion. Fueled by these new ideas of freedom, Sabine is determined to make a change in her life. She starts to break away from her controlling mother and stand up for herself.
Will Sabine succeed? And is there a possibility of maybe finding real love in this time of change?
This book is one of those historical fiction novels where the author just gets it all right. The facts were spot on, her description of the setting was great, and the overall atmosphere that she created was genuine.
Sabine's character was wonderful. She learned to stand up for herself and discover what really needed to be done in her life in order for her to be successful. She had the right amount of feistiness and seriousness to keep the reader intrigued in her life.
I also thought it was really interesting that the author chose to set the story in the time of the American Revolution, but also in Paris where there wasn't as much of a change going on. The reader got to see how the Revolution effected the whole world. The setting also made Sabine's change much more interesting, because she was taking political ideas and applying them to her life, which I found to be absolutely compelling.
I think THE REVOLUTION OF SABINE is a great book for all ages. It provided a great historical aspect, but yet it wasn't so overloaded with facts that it was boring. Sabine's journey to discovering herself was very realistic, and most teens will be able to relate, even though the story is set in 1776. Beth Levine Ain did a great job and I look forward to reading her future works.
July 5, 2009
The only reason this got on the 'read' shelf instead of 'put-back' was that it was so short. The characters are tissue-paper thin, not to mention ridiculously modern. Eugh.
And the plot is stale and completely predictable, right down to the 'twist' at the end. Dear Author: don't just tell "any teenage girl's coming-of-age story." Tell THIS one. Make it unique. PLEASE.
And you know what? If you can't DO that, go back to editing. You've clearly noticed which pieces work well together; that doesn't mean you can just put pieces together and pretend it's something new.
And the plot is stale and completely predictable, right down to the 'twist' at the end. Dear Author: don't just tell "any teenage girl's coming-of-age story." Tell THIS one. Make it unique. PLEASE.
And you know what? If you can't DO that, go back to editing. You've clearly noticed which pieces work well together; that doesn't mean you can just put pieces together and pretend it's something new.
January 23, 2023
It was a quick read but a little too simple for my personal preference.
This story is great for younger readers who want to learn more about the American and French revolutions through the perspective of Sabine. I found the story to be super predictable and since it was a short book I hadn't really connected with the characters enough to enjoy the predictability.
I don't think this is a bad book, but too simple and young for my own liking.
I gave the book 3/5 stars and would recommend it to young readers interested in a historical novel.
This story is great for younger readers who want to learn more about the American and French revolutions through the perspective of Sabine. I found the story to be super predictable and since it was a short book I hadn't really connected with the characters enough to enjoy the predictability.
I don't think this is a bad book, but too simple and young for my own liking.
I gave the book 3/5 stars and would recommend it to young readers interested in a historical novel.
July 23, 2021
When i first started reading The Revolution of Sabine, i found it somewhat hard to follow the plot and get invested in the story line, but as i read on, i actually grew to enjoy it very much, although the characters are not very complex, and may even seem modern, i found that this book captured the era and the essence of the revolution pretty well. This book does seem to be written for a younger audience, but if you are a fan of historical fiction books, i think this is a good read.
August 14, 2020
B-. fiction, YA, historical fiction, Franklin, American Revolution, France
May 5, 2022
Quick read, changing attitudes.
May 24, 2016
The Revolution of Sabine by Beth Ain Levine
Candlewick, 2008, 224 pages
YA Historical Fiction
In Beth Ain Levine's The Revolution of Sabine, Sabine's revolution is not the only revolution going on. Sabine is experiencing the American Revolution but through a lens which is atypical for American readers. Sabine is a young French girl, struggling with the idea of traditional womanhood in Eighteenth Century France. Her coming of age becomes more difficult as, not only her headstrong attitude leads her to want something other than what her parents want, but the presence of Benjamin Franklin in France and his grand ideas. It doesn't hurt that her governess's son, Michel, has been hanging around more often and has plans to run off to the New World to help the colonies fight their English parent. When Michel offers Sabine the opportunity to come with him, she's torn. Does she leave her controlling parents or let the boy who's grown on her more than she expected go?
Characterizations of the inhabitants of Levine's story are rather flat. While the motivations of some of them are very clear (such as Sabine's mother), their actions and descriptions cause a caricature effect, pushing their personalities to the extreme and making them somewhat unbelievable. Unexpectedly, one of the most reasonable characters seemed to be Benjamin Franklin, who makes brief cameos in the novel but does not get directly involved in the action of the events. Sabine herself is predictable as the but-I-don't-want-to-get-married-mother teenage daughter typical of similar stories. Some of the characters mirror, in a superficial way, characters of a Jane Austen novel. Sabine's friends provide the gossip-y ladies who care only for marriage; her potential suitor the
antagonistic and rude upper-class would-rather-get-the-plague-than-marry guy; the we-grew-up-together-but-we-aren't-actually-related love interest; the actually-pretty-cool dad -- you get the picture. All of this might be fine except these characters are recurring in historical writing and feel unoriginal.
Although Levine's main character is sixteen or seventeen, the book feels more appropriate for readers ages nine to twelve. The content may be a little political for readers of that age, but the writing style fits right in with other books readers of those ages might be reading. The themes of the book are similarly very clear, leaving little room for debate. This may make the book a good candidate for younger students doing book reports or analyses, but for the casual reader, makes the experience somewhat uncomfortable. If Sabine had a theme song, it would probably be "Free Bird." We get it.
The ending of The Revolution of Sabine isn't totally predictable if a little anti-climactic. It's a strange mixture of realistic and unrealistic that left me feeling somewhat unsatisfied. It tied up the book as a whole with a shrug for me. This book had been sitting on my TBR list for several years and, ultimately, I didn't feel like it was worth the anticipation and guilt I felt whenever I saw it sitting at the top of my Goodread's list. This might be a great selection if you teach middle school English or are a middle school student. Beyond that, there are better options out there.
❤❤ out of ❤❤❤❤❤
Candlewick, 2008, 224 pages
YA Historical Fiction
In Beth Ain Levine's The Revolution of Sabine, Sabine's revolution is not the only revolution going on. Sabine is experiencing the American Revolution but through a lens which is atypical for American readers. Sabine is a young French girl, struggling with the idea of traditional womanhood in Eighteenth Century France. Her coming of age becomes more difficult as, not only her headstrong attitude leads her to want something other than what her parents want, but the presence of Benjamin Franklin in France and his grand ideas. It doesn't hurt that her governess's son, Michel, has been hanging around more often and has plans to run off to the New World to help the colonies fight their English parent. When Michel offers Sabine the opportunity to come with him, she's torn. Does she leave her controlling parents or let the boy who's grown on her more than she expected go?
Characterizations of the inhabitants of Levine's story are rather flat. While the motivations of some of them are very clear (such as Sabine's mother), their actions and descriptions cause a caricature effect, pushing their personalities to the extreme and making them somewhat unbelievable. Unexpectedly, one of the most reasonable characters seemed to be Benjamin Franklin, who makes brief cameos in the novel but does not get directly involved in the action of the events. Sabine herself is predictable as the but-I-don't-want-to-get-married-mother teenage daughter typical of similar stories. Some of the characters mirror, in a superficial way, characters of a Jane Austen novel. Sabine's friends provide the gossip-y ladies who care only for marriage; her potential suitor the
antagonistic and rude upper-class would-rather-get-the-plague-than-marry guy; the we-grew-up-together-but-we-aren't-actually-related love interest; the actually-pretty-cool dad -- you get the picture. All of this might be fine except these characters are recurring in historical writing and feel unoriginal.
Although Levine's main character is sixteen or seventeen, the book feels more appropriate for readers ages nine to twelve. The content may be a little political for readers of that age, but the writing style fits right in with other books readers of those ages might be reading. The themes of the book are similarly very clear, leaving little room for debate. This may make the book a good candidate for younger students doing book reports or analyses, but for the casual reader, makes the experience somewhat uncomfortable. If Sabine had a theme song, it would probably be "Free Bird." We get it.
The ending of The Revolution of Sabine isn't totally predictable if a little anti-climactic. It's a strange mixture of realistic and unrealistic that left me feeling somewhat unsatisfied. It tied up the book as a whole with a shrug for me. This book had been sitting on my TBR list for several years and, ultimately, I didn't feel like it was worth the anticipation and guilt I felt whenever I saw it sitting at the top of my Goodread's list. This might be a great selection if you teach middle school English or are a middle school student. Beyond that, there are better options out there.
❤❤ out of ❤❤❤❤❤
January 29, 2024
(During the later part of 1776, Benjamin Franklin sailed to France to persuade the French to support the colonists in their fight against Britain. While he lived in Paris, he became the darling of French society.) Sixteen year-old Sabine Durand lives in Paris, France. The daughter of aristocratic parents, Sabine’s life centers on lavish ball gowns and high society parties. Girls in her social class are sheltered from world events, and Sabine is no different, but she rankles against the strict control her mother has over her life. Then, Sabine’s childhood friend, Michel, comes back into her life. As the son of the Durand’s household servant, Madame Durand is not happy about Michel and Sabine’s renewed friendship. Madame would suffer apoplexy if she knew that Sabine attended a salon with Michel and his intellectual friends- members of the bourgeoisie. Sabine is startled when she is not given a special introduction, but she is pleased to be accepted for herself and not her social standing. Mr. Franklin attends the salon and talks at length about the American Revolution. Michel expresses a desire to go and fight with the colonials. Sabine feels like she lives two lives- the dutiful daughter who entertains a potential suitor, and the girl who contemplates going to America with Michel. She knows the second girl is more real than the first, but how can she turn her back on her upbringing and follow her dreams?
©2024 Kathy Maxwell at https://bookskidslike.com
©2024 Kathy Maxwell at https://bookskidslike.com
June 26, 2010
I love historical ficiton, but I really love it when an author looks at a subject from a new perspective. The Revolution of Sabine takes a look at the American Revolution (and the rumblings of the French Revolutoin) through the eyes of a sixteen year old aristocratic girl. At first that may seem to be an odd fit, but it works well.
Sabine has never truly been comfortable with her life of "ease", seeing it as one big façade. When she was a child her best friend was the son of her governess, Michael. But as she grew older her mother broke up the relationship and forced Sabine into more aristocratic friendships. At her first portrait sitting, Sabine is given Voltaire's Candide to occupy her so she doesn't fidget as the artist works. She is so engrossed that the artist gives it to her. Candide is the turning point in her life; she comes to see Michael in new light, to understand what the Americans are doing, and to relate to Benjamin Franklin. This book is well done, and my poor excuse for a review can't even begin to do it justice.
Sabine has never truly been comfortable with her life of "ease", seeing it as one big façade. When she was a child her best friend was the son of her governess, Michael. But as she grew older her mother broke up the relationship and forced Sabine into more aristocratic friendships. At her first portrait sitting, Sabine is given Voltaire's Candide to occupy her so she doesn't fidget as the artist works. She is so engrossed that the artist gives it to her. Candide is the turning point in her life; she comes to see Michael in new light, to understand what the Americans are doing, and to relate to Benjamin Franklin. This book is well done, and my poor excuse for a review can't even begin to do it justice.
December 13, 2008
This book shows that you have to take charge of your life. In "The revolution of Sabine," one young girl has to choose between her family's happiness or her's. Sabine is a teenage aristocrat living in france, the story is set right before the french revolution. She is forced to an aranged marriage, but at the same time, she lothes the life of a peasant boy named Michel. One night at a party, she meets the one and only Benjaman Franklin, an insperation to all the french people. She finally realizes what she has to do in order to make herself happy. The author uses some well discriptive verbs and adjectives, along with history of the preporation for the french revolution. She uses some french language, but nothing more than a "s'il vous plaît," or a "merci." I liked the book, although it could have been better.
October 9, 2015
I enjoyed reading this book my second time around much more than I did reading it the first time. I think this is because I've learned enough about the relationships between the American and French Revolutions to finally understand the book's key themes and concepts. I love the allusions to Lafayette throughout the novel as well as the references to great essays by Thomas Paine and works of literature by Voltaire. However, this books leaves me conflicted because the language, dialogue, and characters in the novel are definitely geared towards younger readers, but I think it is older young adult readers with a background in this era of history that may truly appreciate what the book is trying to say. As a result, I almost wish the dialogue and characterizations would have mirrored the maturity of the subject matter.
December 20, 2012
Sabine is a 16 year old French aristocrat during the 1700's. She wants more then ballgowns and arranged marriages and a chance meeting with Benjamin Franklin and a first reading of Voltaire opens her eyes to a new way. Her friendship with a servant Michel also begins to blossom into something more.
This was a fun glimpse into history from a young girl's perspective. I wouldn't call it a page turner, but it kept me interested during most of it. You find yourself rooting for Michel and Sabine, against her mother and so called rich friends.
Sadly, the ending kind of ruined it all for me. I read the last chapter with an "are you kidding me?" attitude. Basically a good book with a crappy ending.
I wouldn't recommend it just because I would like to spare all of you the disappointing ending.
This was a fun glimpse into history from a young girl's perspective. I wouldn't call it a page turner, but it kept me interested during most of it. You find yourself rooting for Michel and Sabine, against her mother and so called rich friends.
Sadly, the ending kind of ruined it all for me. I read the last chapter with an "are you kidding me?" attitude. Basically a good book with a crappy ending.
I wouldn't recommend it just because I would like to spare all of you the disappointing ending.
August 30, 2012
This book was great. As you all know, I am a sucker for a good cover (it makes reading more enjoyable!) and this one really drew me in. So first of all. This book was not just about an aristocratic girl who wanted to escape.
Okay so it was.
But it was written better than most. Instead of the usual "I want to shake things up and find a better life" There was actually some content and thought behind her beliefs. The plot made it so that she was viewing the world around her differently. It's hard to explain but it was written much much better than most "Rebellious teenage rich girl" books. Trust me.
And it was a quick read too, so it's definitely worth your time!
Okay so it was.
But it was written better than most. Instead of the usual "I want to shake things up and find a better life" There was actually some content and thought behind her beliefs. The plot made it so that she was viewing the world around her differently. It's hard to explain but it was written much much better than most "Rebellious teenage rich girl" books. Trust me.
And it was a quick read too, so it's definitely worth your time!
August 10, 2009
I enjoyed this book set a few years before the French Revolution, but thought it filled with sterotypes -- the fop, the good peasants, the evil aristocrats, the charming, but clumsy, princess who is more at ease walking on cobblestones than dancing in a ballroom -- proof of her essential goodness. That said, I very much appreciated the ending. It's a pleasure to read a book about a teenage girl who recognizes that being parted from her "true love" might be the wisest thing for her, that it might actually help her grow.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2009
Sabine has it all - dresses, food to kill for, and no problems whatsoever... oh besides having a mother who cares little for her and just wants to marry her off. Sabine seems happy for the most part, until she realizes that when it comes to marriage, she now has no choice in the matter. Her husband to be scares her with his rough attitude and lack of charm when alone with her and she turns to books and an old childhood friend (Michel) for help. It's set during a time in France where they admire Ben Franklin and the start of revolutionary groups start appearing.
November 8, 2013
I thought I would enjoy this novel of a young lady who wishes to break free of the constricting rules of her wealthy French family just prior to the French Revolution. The story wasn't nearly long enough to fully cover the subject. I did like Sabine and her personal growth was interesting but the ending felt kind of rushed and unsatisfying. Sabine's mother is a wonderful villain and well-written so that the reader alternately sympathizes with her and hates her. The writing style seemed very juvenile and modern for a YA historical fiction novel. I've read better but I've read worse.
January 6, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author did a very good job bringing each and every character to life, while immersing you in 18th century France. I did feel like the ending was a bit convenient, and that was the reason the book lost a star. Overall, this book was well-paced, and it never felt like the author put in "fluff" to make the book look better and longer. I think this book was a very fun, and uplifting read, and I am glad I found it.
September 4, 2008
Though the cover makes it look like a romance novel for teens, I actually liked this book. It was interesting to see Sabine torn between the aristocracy and rebeling against her mother's way of life. I thought the end proved her to be a strong-willed teen that today's readers will find sympathy with.
July 16, 2011
I loved the idea, and I liked the descriptions of Ben Franklin, but the story was so short. The characterizations were brief, and the plot seemed choppy and stilted. The ending seemed a little incredulous, but was toned down at the last minute by a father that had until that point remained basically anonymous. I was very disappointed that there wasn't so much more to this book.
October 5, 2011
"I would have enjoyed this book much more if there was more to it. There is no depth to this book. Its like I just started reading it and POOF! I'm already done. The plot was rather horizontal; hardly any major peak that got you wanting more, more, more!!!! The ending was excruciating. Don't get me started on that. This book need more oomph. It just wasn't there."
September 21, 2013
A cold and distant mother, an arranged marriage, conniving best friend and a forbidden love.
I enjoyed this story. I believe I first heard about it from Misty on You Tube. I saw it being offered at discount on Bookcloseouts and nabbed it.
Character Development...4
Story...... 4
Pacing.....5
Scenery....There really wasn't any
Believability...4
I enjoyed this story. I believe I first heard about it from Misty on You Tube. I saw it being offered at discount on Bookcloseouts and nabbed it.
Character Development...4
Story...... 4
Pacing.....5
Scenery....There really wasn't any
Believability...4
January 3, 2015
I'm always skeptical when historical fiction trots out the Big Important Figure, but in this case Franklin was kept almost in the background... Sabine's growth seemed real, and I can imagine teen girls finding this of interest.
February 21, 2009
Sabine lives in a world where everything is taken care of for her from how to dress, to what to eat, to who to marry. When she reconnects with her childhood friend Michel, the son of her governess, she starts to understand and comes to believe that one can shape his/her destiny.
March 24, 2010
Set during the time of the French Revolution. It seemed the author just threw in random historical figures, there was no character development besides Sabine and I hated the ending, it didn't make any sense.
March 30, 2010
I probably would have enjoyed this book if I were ten. It was a little too predictable and tidy for me. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood. I will say that the ending was a nice surprise... women's lib and all.
April 14, 2011
It was a cute little story, mostly fluff with some grand ideas behind it. I did however, like the ending quite a lot, because it really backed up the notion of self determination of one's fate, and we don't know what Sabine will choose, only that she will choose.
May 23, 2011
I was excited and incited by this novel of social intrigue. For the most part, I liked it. I wish the plot had gone farther, it ended a tad abruptly for me, and I didn't love how it ended and when it did. But I couldn't put it down for the most part!
June 15, 2012
Sabine is trapped in her life as an aristocrat in France. Her childhood friend, Michel shows her the way to freedom and free thinking. Benjamin Franklin is visiting France and makes it known to a few that he is fighting for freedom too in America. Great Read!
August 19, 2008
Loved it! Teenage girl in France coming of age and wanting to control her destiny. Learns that finding herself is far more important.
August 20, 2008
A wonderfully written coming of age tale. Very well done.
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