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Description
Nina, a young girl visiting a French museum, encounters Dominique, a girl from the time of Napoleon who has traveled to the present. Dominique believes Nina can help prove her father innocent of the treason charge for which he was executed during the French Revolution. Using clues from a journal written by a young woman from nineteenth-century France, Nina investigates the historical mystery. The story is set in both contemporary France and the period of the French Revolution.
Quick Summary
Dive into a centuries-old mystery where a girl's discovery of an old journal helps her crack a murder case that has stayed silent since Napoleon's time. Kids will love how Nina becomes a detective, piecing together clues from the past while navigating friendship and school life in the present. If your kid enjoys the historical mystery charm of "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" or the puzzle-solving intrigue of "The Westing Game," they will be captivated by this story. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who are ready for a cleverly crafted mystery with rich historical depth.