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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. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door with her servant Patel and a mischi...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440421108
ISBN-10: 0440421101
Publication Date: 1/8/2008
Pages: 272
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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4.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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reviewed Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
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.
reviewed Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
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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