Marie: Mystery at the Paris Ballet, Paris, 1775

Girlhood Journeys: Marie #2

by Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Ten-year-old Marie has been given a rare opportunity to dance at the Paris Opera, but her success is marred by the jealousy of her fellow dancers and the poverty she sees around her in pre-Revolutionary Paris

Genres: Historical Fiction, Childrens, Historical, Paris, Fiction

72 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

About the author

Ms. Greene is an American author of more than 30 books and stories for young readers. In addition to her American Girl series, some of her notable books of fiction include: Out of Many Waters, a historical novel about the first Jewish settlement in America.

Reviews

[Kezia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is set right before the French Revolution. I think it sort of gave a rosy tinted view of the time period/place. ( :
Story wise, it was alright, but not my favourite. (And slightly unfulfilling in some ways)

[Melissa Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Marie trilogy. I love seeing what ballet was like in the 1770s. An entertaining quick read.