Also, her advice on the latest fashion for your daughter is spot on. I know I can't be the only one who doesn't always see eye to eye with my adorable little offspring. Now if she could only do a post on how to make my daughter's soccer jerseys into high fashion, I would put her into the genius category. For now she will have to settle for being exceptionally good!
In line with fashion, I have a great series today that marries middle school, vintage fashion finds and history. Do I have any takers? I hope so because this series is intriguing and on trend.
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Title: The Time-Traveling Fashionista
Author:Bianca Turetsky
Target:Grades 5-8
Series:Yes
What this book is about:
Louise is in junior high and she loves vintage clothing. At an exclusive showing in her town, she is drawn to one dress in particular from the early 1900’s. It has a history, and as soon as Louise puts it on, she is literally transported back in time to the luxury cruise ship where the original owner debuted the dress. As she begins to live the life of privilege that the owner of the dress enjoyed, her excitement is cut short when she discovers she is actually on the Titanic!
Louise is in junior high and she loves vintage clothing. At an exclusive showing in her town, she is drawn to one dress in particular from the early 1900’s. It has a history, and as soon as Louise puts it on, she is literally transported back in time to the luxury cruise ship where the original owner debuted the dress. As she begins to live the life of privilege that the owner of the dress enjoyed, her excitement is cut short when she discovers she is actually on the Titanic!
Why I love this book:
First off, the illustrations in this book are delicious. Sandra Suy has created a visual treat, and I get way too excited when I turn to a page with her lovely work. Luckily the illustrations are plentiful for a chapter book.
First off, the illustrations in this book are delicious. Sandra Suy has created a visual treat, and I get way too excited when I turn to a page with her lovely work. Luckily the illustrations are plentiful for a chapter book.
I also enjoyed the history presented in the story. For kids who aren’t as familiar with all the details of the Titanic, this will give them a nice historical perspective and some fun tidbits of gossip from the actual event. 
Who this book is for: While you will find this book in the teen section, don’t be alarmed. I actually think it is misclassified. Louise is squarely in middle school and the events, language and action are all appropriate for a younger audience. The chapters are also short and easily digestible.
Final thoughts:
I would have read this book for the illustrations alone. I wish more chapter books would incorporated visuals such as this. Even big kids like a few pictures!
I would have read this book for the illustrations alone. I wish more chapter books would incorporated visuals such as this. Even big kids like a few pictures!
To purchase this book:
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