Charlotte in Giverny



Author: Joan MacPhail Knight

Illustrator: Melissa Sweet

Readability Score: 4th -6th Grades, Frye: 8.4

Genre: Juvenile Historical Fiction Picture Book

Theme: Journal of Art, Impressionism

Characters: Charlotte, Lizzy Foster (Friend), Papa, Mr. Robinson, The Perrys, Monsieur Seurel, Raymonde, Mama, Mr. Butler, Madame Gautier, Mademoiselle Suzanne, Monsieur Monet, Edith, Solange, Margaret, Mr. Dawson-Watson, Mr. Hale, Mr. John Leslie Breck,

Date of Publication: 2000

Publishing Company: Chronicle Books

ISBN Number: 0-8118-2383-0

Summary

This story is set in 1892 and tells the story of a little girl named Charlotte who is bound for Monet's famous artist colony in Giverny, France.  Charlotte’s friend has given her the gift of a journal.  Charlotte vows to write down everything that happens to her on her journey.  Charlotte’s journal is filled with all the beautiful sites and tourists attractions she gets to be a part of.

Classroom

This book would be a great intro into journal writing.  The teacher could use this journal to tell the story of Charlotte’s journey and expose students to art in the mean time.