Lafayette, Hero Of Two Nations
A brief biography of one of early America's greatest friends and defenders, Gilbert du Motier, better known through history as the Marquis de Lafayette.
920
year: 1990
copies: 3
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: lafayette, marie joseph paul yves roch gilbert du motier, generals, statesmen, france [X], united states
The Invention Of Hugo Cabret
When twelve-year-old Hugo, an orphan living and repairing clocks within the walls of a Paris train station in 1931, meets a mysterious toyseller and his goddaughter, his undercover life and his biggest secret are jeopardized.
FIC
year: 2007
copies: 275
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 820
Different Like Coco
An illustrated look at the life of fashion designer Coco Chanel, discussing her youth in France, and the development of her own particular style which caught on around the world.
920
year: 2007
copies: 21
call number/section: 920
lexile: 990
subjects: chanel, coco, women fashion designers, fashion design, fashion designers, women, france [X]
Night Of The New Magicians
Jack and Annie visit the Paris World's Fair of 1889 in an effort to protect four scientific pioneers from an evil sorcerer.
FIC
year: 2007
copies: 224
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 590
subjects: time travel, magic, brothers and sisters, paris (france), france [X], jack (fictitious character : osborne), annie (fictitious character : osborne), exposition universelle de 1889, paris world's fair, siblings, science fiction
Madeline's Rescue
The irrespressible Madeline falls into the Seine and is rescued by "a dog that kept its head.
FIC
year: 2000
copies: 115
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 460
subjects: dogs, stories in rhyme, paris (france), madeline (fictitious character), madeline (fictional character), france [X], picture books for children
The Butterfly
Julien, is an ornery butterfly collector. When eight-year-old Elsa and her often-absent mother move into the apartment next to his, the persistent and curious Elsa adopts a reluctant Julien as her surrogate grandpa.
FIC
year: 2009
copies: 149
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 430
Suzette And The Puppy
Having met a tall lady and her captivating little dog in a park in Paris, Suzette is later delighted when the lady comes to paint her portrait and brings the dog with her.
FIC
year: 2000
copies: 5
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
Joan Of Arc
A biography of the peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English and was later accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake.
920
year: 1985
copies: 3
call number/section: 920
lexile:
Christmas In France
Describes the celebration of the Christmas holiday in France and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.
394.2
year: 1996
copies: 14
call number/section: 394.2
lexile:
Camille And The Sunflowers
Despite the derision of their neighbors, a young French boy and his family befriend the lonely painter who comes to their town and begin to admire his unusual paintings.
FIC
year: 1994
copies: 20
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 660
Anni's Diary Of France
Anni's diary describes the trip to France that she takes with her mom and dad.
944
year: 1994
copies: 1
call number/section: 944
lexile:
Dinner At Magritte's
Young Pierre spends the day with surrealist artists Ren? Magritte and Salvador Dal?.
FIC
year: 1995
copies: 4
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
Christmas In France
Presents an introduction to the celebration of the Christmas holiday in France and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.
394.26
year: 2005
copies: 27
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 530
Joan Of Arc
A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.
920
year: 2000
copies: 19
call number/section: 920
lexile:
subjects: joan, christian women saints, hundred years war, 1339-1453, saints, women, christian saints, france [X]