Charlotte in London

Charlotte #4

by Joan MacPhail Knight, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Picture Books, Art, Childrens, British Literature, Historical Fiction, Travel

64 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m glad I finally got the chance to read this ❤️

[Willow · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Charlotte books are beautiful. They make a wonderful supplement to artist study and cultural study, with opportunities to widen a student's knowledge of geography through a map study of the places Charlotte visits. A great many artists are met or mentioned, as well as some poets and writers. Classic works of art by the painters are included throughout the books. At the end of each one, there are short introductions to the artists mentioned in the story, as well as a listing of the paintings featured. This is a sweet addition to our studies.

[Anna Sangrey Roussel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet picture book that includes many artists' paintings, including Sargent. Approachable for children.

[Seth Lebaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a journal written by a little girl named Charlotte. It is about her trip in London. Her journal takes the readers on an day to day adventure of what Charlotte did. This could show students what it means to keep a writing journal and they could keep one in class. I would use this book to show students how to keep a journal and then ask them from time to time to see it and this way I can get a glance at how they are improving in their writing skills over the year.

[Karen Dransfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great journal type story about Charlotte traveling to London with her family so her father can paint and her mum can have her portrait painted by Mr Sargent. And all the fun that happens along the way involving paintings and artists. The Book includes copies of 14 different paintings done by a range of artists. And at the back it mentions all the paintings and some information about each artist. Another longer book. Took me 2 bus trips to read it all. Great unit inspiring book.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was fun to read these while I was reading David McCullough's The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris because it's sort of like a historical fiction children's version of the portions of McCullough's book on famous artists. A great series for young girls.

[Jasmine Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the scrapbook/diary feel of this book. It was kind of confusing at first bc I haven't read the other ones first. The watercolor illustrations definitely add to the story. I also like the postcards and other realia. Interesting way to learn about art history.

[Amelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book with a little one who is really interested in London. It did the job in mentioning a lot of the famous buildings there and some typical English things. The kid enjoyed it and was very interested to find out more.

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[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second in series that starts with "Charlotte in Paris". Illustrated like a young girls personal journal. Fun to read. Lots of history of London in 19th century.

[erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don't often review children's books here, but this is a magical & beautiful book! read together with my daughter, it was a fun look thru the london of the 19th century.