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Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters
Author: Lesley M. M. Blume
Eleven year old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists--a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. Then, glamorous Viginia Somerset moves next door with her servant, Patel, and a mischievous French bulldog named Mr. Kinyatta, and Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780545078702
ISBN-10: 0545078709
Publication Date: 3/2006
Pages: 264
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  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This is an incredible book. Poor Cornelia is suffering from being the daughter of famous parents and not wanting to be compared to her accomplished mother. Her mother is gone a lot on tour. No father in the picture; just a French nanny. It was wonderful to watch (read) as a young girl, with the assistance of a wise next-door-neighbor who tells marvelous stories, works through her fears and insecurities. Cornelia and her mother finally come to understand each other. I do wish there had been a little more resolution about the absent father. I will admit that I cried at the end of the book.
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This was a summer reading pick and although my 10 year old didn't enjoy it much, I found it charming. It was very easy to see the world through the characters. The bond between them and the messages of being true to yourself and caring & trying to understand others came across beautifully. I'd love to see more about Cornelia and "her" Audacious Escapades".
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One of the best books I have ever read!


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