Meet Cécile
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011 · Est. 2 hour read

Meet Cécile

Book #2 in the American Girl: Marie-Grace and Cécile series

A secret adventure unfolds at a Mardi Gras ball in 1853 New Orleans.

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120 pages· 14,169 words· Est. 2 hour read
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In 1853 New Orleans, Cecile Rey eagerly anticipates Mardi Gras and the Children's Ball, where she plans to dazzle with a unique costume. Her excitement grows with the return of her brother from France. But when she meets Marie-Grace Gardner, an unexpected friendship leads them on a secret adventure at the ball. What daring escapades await them amidst the vibrant festivities?

From the publisher

Cecile Rey can’t wait for Mardi Gras–New Orleans’ dazzling season of parties and costume balls. For the grandest event of all, the Children’s Ball, Cecile is determined to come up with a fantastic costume like no one else’s. Everyone will notice her! And after Mardi Gras, Cecile beloved brother, Armand, will finally come home after two long years in faraway France. But Mardi Gras season turns out to be even more exciting than Cecile expects when she meets a new girl named Marie-Grace Gardner. Together they form an unlikely friendship . . .and share a daring adventure!”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
120
Words
14,169
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about familiesBooks about Mardi GrasBooks about friendshipBooks about cultural identityBooks about sisters and brothers
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The series

The American Girl: Marie-Grace and Cécile series

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Marie-Grace and the Orphans
#3 in Series
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Marie-Grace and the Orphans

Ages 8–10 · 2011

Troubles for Cécile

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Cécile's Gift

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Meet Marie-Grace

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
147372
Publication
Published
August 30, 2011
Publisher
American Girl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781593696610

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