Description when mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother, she sets off with her father and brother to find her in paris. In the last book of the timetravel series, mira explores the past of her familiar bay area, discovering. Miras mother is a time traveler but is stuck in the past and needs her daughters help before she can return to her family in the present time. Plus, we also like time travel, so when we saw this second book in the mira s diary series, we were excited to read it. Miras diary book tulsa citycounty library bibliocommons. Although the dreyfus affair is well known to those interested in french history, its certainly not a topic most young people in the u. Nov 20, 2014 my 9yearold daughter is particularly invested in books aimed at 812 year olds, and we are big fans of authorillustrator marissa moss miras diary series. It started with lost in paris, continued with home sweet rome, and earlier this year released a third installment, bombs over london. Mira is shocked when she receives a postcard from her missing mother from paris. I quite liked the first book, lost in paris, and fully enjoyed this one as well. A surprise ending will leave readers anticipating miras next mission as she follows her mother through time and history. The book monsters are pleased to welcome marissa moss. As if traveling to a new country in search of her missing mother werent difficult enough, mira. Mira s diary lost in paris, is the first in a new middle grade series written by marissa moss and published by sourcebooks jabberwocky.
Gr 79this first book in an exciting series by a trusted diary author is history plus mystery, along with a little romance tossed in. On the way, she meets mark twain and uncovers the watchers real identity. Moss s informal writing style and charming charcoal pencil. Home sweet rome by marissa moss is book in a fun middle grade series about a girl who learns she can time travel and must help her mother who is stuck in the past trying to make right the future.
Lost in paris by marissa moss available from rakuten kobo. In mira s diary, moss creates a time travel story melding the exciting artistic world of 19th century paris with the shocking political intrigue and antisemitism of the infamous dreyfus affair. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Lost in paris by marissa moss first caught my attention at bea 2012 when i went to the young adult and middle grade author buzz panel. My 9yearold daughter is particularly invested in books aimed at 812 year olds, and we are big fans of authorillustrator marissa moss miras diary series. As if traveling to a new country in search of her missing mother werent difficult enough, mira has to do it dressed as. Authorillustrator marissa moss has two excellent new historical fiction novels for young people out this fall. In the last book of the timetravel series, mira explores the past of her familiar bay area, discovering layers of history in san francisco and learning the real reason her mother has been working to change history. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
When mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother. Marissa moss meshes time travel, historical fiction and a pinch of mystery in the fourth and final book of the miras diary series. In miras diary, moss creates a time travel story melding the exciting artistic world of 19th century paris with the shocking political intrigue and antisemitism of the infamous dreyfus affair. California dreaming has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Following her mothers path, mira touches another touchstone and gets whisked back. May 19, 20 miras diary is a fabulous and fun way to travel through time. Lost in paris, is a fun story for middle grade readers full of mystery and history. In the last book of the timetravel series, mira more. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Mira s diary by marissa moss, 20, sourcebooks jabberwocky edition, in english mira s diary 20 edition open library. Marissa moss first submitted a book for publication at the age of nine. Yes, this book involves time travel, history, mystery and adventures. Miras timetraveling adventures continue to teach kids about important events in world history and get them thinking about socialjustice issues this time focusing on womens struggle to get the. Fourteenyearold miras mother has been missing for six months when the family receiv. Lost in paris an engrossing, diarystyle blend of history, mystery, and time travel. California dreaming miras diary hardcover april 12, 2016 by marissa moss author book 4 of 4 in the miras diary series.
Youngsters will learn about the famous french impressionists, antisemitism, and the dreyfus affair. Marissa moss has been telling stories and drawing pictures to go with them for as long as she can remember. Home sweet rome, mira has now found that she is a time traveler and also knows where her mother is. The story mira s mom disappeared six months ago, and hasnt been heard from since. Bombs over london by marissa moss, 9781939547125, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter. Nov 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A math alphabet book, which was written by david schwartz.
When mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother, she sets off with her father and brother to find her in paris. Home sweet rome por marissa moss disponible en rakuten kobo. The book includes a civil war timeline, archival photos, a glossary of names, a detailed note on sources, and a new readers guide. Mosss informal writing style and charming charcoal pencil. Parents need to know that this is the third installment in the miras diary series from marissa moss, author of the popular amelias notebook series. Sep 04, 2012 parents need to know that miras diary. Lost in paris, by marissa moss sourcebooks, 2012 recommended for ages 914.
Plus, we also like time travel, so when we saw this second book in the miras diary series, we were excited to read it. She sent her first book to publishers when she was. Sep 04, 2012 in the manner of her amelia s notebook series and her historical journals, moss gives this new book the feel of a real journal or diary, from the cover with its mock journal binding to the charming small pencil sketches distributed liberally throughout the novel and the endpapers decorated with mira s notes to herself, a map of france, and. Marissa moss books list of books by author marissa moss. Mira is shocked when she receives a postcard from her missing mother f. Only mira doesnt know she s looking in the wrong century.
Then a postcard arrives featuring the gargoyles of notre dame cathedral and miras father thinks its a clue to his wifes whereabouts and that. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read miras diary. The storymiras mom disappeared six months ago, and hasnt been heard from since. Mira, 14, goes to paris with her family to find her missing mother and ends up time traveling a gift she shares with her mother to 1881 paris in the midst of the dreyfus affair. Best known for the amelias notebook series, her books are popular with teachers and children alike. Only mira doesnt know shes looking in the wrong century. Miras diarylost in paris, is the first in a new middle grade series written by marissa moss and published by sourcebooks jabberwocky. Moss has crafted a captivating novel for the ya audience.
Her previous book, lost in paris, was a similar adventure. Marissa moss has written more than 60 childrens books, from picture books to middlegrade and young adult novels. Home sweet rome, the followup book, was released last week. Her picture book biographies of historical figures. But, on june 11 a postcard from paris arrives, signed by her mother. In home sweet rome marissa moss takes us on a journey back to the 16th century with mira, a modern day girl. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Fourteenyearold mira s mother has been missing for six months when the family receiv.
I thought the concept seemed cool because i like reading about history, i like middle grade and i like time travel. Jan 31, 2015 marissa moss returns to the popular diary format, this time introducing readers to the young mira, a girl who discovers that she has inherited a time travelling gene from her mother, but who does not know how to control it. Mira s diary by marissa moss, 9781402266096, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When mira receives a cryptic postcard from her missing mother, she sets off. Publishers weekly with an engaging story, accessible history, and a spunky heroine, miras diary is an absorbing, fastpace adventure. Lost in paris is by marissa moss, author of the popular amelias notebook series. With an innocent touch to a gargoyle sculpture on the roof of notre dame, mira is whisked into the past. The incredible true story of sarah edmonds, civil war hero. To rescue her missing mother, thirteenyearold mira must travel to sixteenthcentury rome, where she befriends the painter caravaggio and other artists and scientists under suspicion for being forward thinking individuals.
Moss the amelias notebook series offers an engrossing, diarystyle blend of history, mystery, and time travel. Today, marissa takes us on a trip around the world. Moss the amelia s notebook series offers an engrossing, diary style blend of history, mystery, and time travel. Following her mothers clues, she is lead to rome with her bigger brother malcolm and her photo snapping dad, and already they fine a clue. Sharing her favorite places and where she would love to go. Last fall, i wrote about the first entry in marissa mosss miras diary series, lost in paris, noting that it was fun story for middle grade readers full of mystery and history. The miras diary series, three to date, are excellent opportunities to introduce world. Join facebook to connect with marissa moss and others you may know. Miras diary is a fabulous and fun way to travel through time. Miras diary by marissa moss, 9781402266096, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Historical fiction at its best, this novel by bestselling author marissa moss tells the story of sarah emma. My daughter and i have really enjoyed middle grade books in diary format. Last fall, i wrote about the first entry in marissa moss s mira s diary series, lost in paris, noting that it was fun story for middle grade readers full of mystery and history.
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