The Time-Traveling Fashionista At The Palace Of Marie Antoinette - Bianca Turetsky

The sequel to The Time Traveling Fashionista aboard the Titanic

- THE BLURB -

Louis Lambert's best friend's thirteenth birthday party is fast approaching, so of course the most important question on her mind is, "What am I going to wear?!" Slipping on an exquisite robin's egg blue gown during another visit to the mysterious Traveling Fashionista Vintage Sale, Louise finds herself back in time once again, swept up in the glory of palace life, fancy parties, and enormous hair as a member of the court of France's most infamous queen, 

       Marie Antoinette.

But between cute commoner boys and glamorous trips to Paris, life in the palace isn't all cake and couture. Can Louise keep her cool - and her head! - as she races against the clock to get home?

- SUMMARY -

Louise Lambert is invited to another of the Time Traveling Fashionistas vintage sales, last time Louise went she went back 100 years and became Miss Baxter a 19-year-old actress aboard the Titanic. Now, she goes back a few more centuries into the fabulous palace of Marie Antoinette. 

Louise was only just in a history lesson learning about the tragic end to Marie Antoinette and her inner circle just a few days ago. Will Louise be able to escape being beheaded? 

 - RATING -

I rate this book a 9/10 because it was very descriptive and nerve racking and I have always loved historical books. 

- PERSONALLY - 

Personally, I really enjoyed this book because it was very factual and I felt like I was in the book with Louise and her companions. 

- RECOMMENDATION -

 

 I recommend this book to people 11+

Take care,

Megan

 

Hope Was Here - Joan Bauer

- THE BLURB -

One new life . . . Coming right up!

When Hope and her aunt move from New York City to small-town Wisconsin to run the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. Luckily, she's used to thinking on her feet - she hasn't become a terrific waitress by accident. And when G.T., the diner's owner, decides to run for office against the corrupt mayor, Hope's drawn into G.T.'s vision of the future. Because, after all, everyone could use a little hope to get through the tough times...Even Hope herself. 

- SUMMARY -

Hope, a 16-year-old girl who lives with her Aunt Addie. They used to work in a diner in Brooklyn, Addie as the cook and Hope as a waitress. When the diner in Brooklyn goes out of business they decide to move to Wisconsin to help out a diner, which the owner has cancer. Just after arriving, they find out it's election time for the local mayor - and G.T. decides to run, which certainly angers the present mayor who has a lot of power.

Hope wonders if G.T. will be able to survive. 

- RATING - 

I rate this book a 9/10 because it's a great story about friendship and integrity. 

- PERSONALLY -

Personally, I really enjoyed this book because it just had me hooked and it's a sweet story. 

- RECOMMENDATION -

I recommend this book to people 11+

 Take care,

Megan

Close to Famous - Joan Bauer

- THE BLURB -

Foster's making the world a better place - one cupcake at a time!

When you've been chased out of Memphis by a scary Elvis impersonator and end up in the tiny town of Culpepper, where nothing much seems to happen, it's hard to hold onto a big dream. And Foster has a really big dream: one day she hopes to have her own TV cooking show like her idol, Sonny Kroll. Meanwhile, she'll keep on doing what she does best - baking. 

Soon Foster discovers she's not the only one in Culpepper with a dream of fame. Macon desperately wants to make documentary films, Miss Charleena longs to returns in triumph to Hollywood, and Foster's mother hopes to be a headliner instead of a backup singer.

Meanwhile, Culpepper seems to provide a safe haven. But Foster and her mother can't hide forever.

 - THE SUMMARY -

12-year-old Foster, who has a love for baking, and her mother have to escape from Memphis in a hurry after a row with an over the top Elvis impersonator. After they're sure Huck, isn't following them they just drive and drive and drive to try and gt as far away from Memphis as possible, one night it's dark and foggy and the roads are windy they just park the car and fall asleep...they next morning they realised how close to death they were. The tow truck owners are what lead them to the town of Culpepper. Hopefully, Foster and her mother will be at peace for a while longer.

- RATING -

I rate this book an 8/10 because it was a sweet story of an ambitious young girl and just had me hooked from the first chapter.

- PERSONALLY-

Personally, I rather enjoyed this book because it was a sweet story of friendship and everyday problems. 

- RECOMMENDATION -

I recommend this book to people 11+

Take care,

Megan

Hey Guys!

Hey Guys!
Sorry I haven't been posting lately, been a bit caught up in some hospital stuff..There'll be heaps more posts coming now..so many books to share with you!

Megan