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Book ReviewsCecile: Gates of Gold (Girls of Many Lands (Paperback)) |
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Book: Cecile: Gates of Gold (Girls of Many Lands (Paperback))
Written by: Mary Casanova |
Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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One of the Best In the 'Girls of Many Lands' Series
Rating:
5 / 5
The year is 1711, and 12-year-old Cecile Revel, is a peasant girl living in the French countryside with her Doctor Father. Cecile is stricken by poverty, and her daily life consists of going hungry and facing various hardships. Her one dream is to serve at the court of King Louis the XIV's court, where she will have the opportunity to wear gorgeous gowns, attend balls, and eat her fill of marvelous foods. However, when her dream comes true due to a fluke, Cecile realizes that serving at the court is unlike anything she's ever imagined. Instead of playing, and racing through the lovely gardens, Cecile is forced to spend many long, agonizing hours learning proper etiquette. Then Cecile learns some strange information about her Father, and the short time that he spent at the court, and realizes that maybe court-life isn't all it's cracked up to be.
I have been a fan of the AMERICAN GIRL series for years, and was ecstatic to see the new series PLEASANT COMPANY was publishing for older readers. I received every book in the GIRLS OF MANY LANDS series for Christmas, and while I have only read two, I already know that CECILE: GATES OF GOLD is sure to stay one of my absolute favorites. Cecile is a marvelous character, whose kind nature, and friendly outlook on life are two traits that will have readers wanting to know what will happen to Cecile next. Mary Casanova has done a fabulous job with writing this novel, and her historical information couldn't be better. A must-read!
Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper
Mary Casanova has done it again!
Rating:
5 / 5
This awesme book is a perfect example of love and kindness. In this book Cecile,a 13 year old girl and also a commoner, goes to live in court after she saves Madame from when she fell off her horse, and in return she is invited to stay in the palace. While shes there she learns he way of a proper lady. And meets wonderful new people! I recomend this book to anyone who loves adventure!
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!
Rating:
5 / 5
This book is about 12 year old Cecile Revel who dreams of life at court. She watches madame's dogs and meets new people. This is such a good book I can't write it all down!
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