After the death of her mother, Alice's father sends her to Antibes to spend the summer with his friends, the Murphys. Mr. Murphy decides to fill Alice's and his children's summer with educational experiences via famous people-Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Serge Diaghilev, and F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald. The children embrace the adventures and learning provided by these individuals. The story seemed tacked on. . . it was more didactic than a rich story. I would not recommend it for a engaging story experience. On the other hand, if parents/teachers are looking for a fun way to introduce these artists/writers, this book would be an excellent choice.
To discuss: worldview-that people with bad behavior have beautiful character ("distinguish behavior from character")
-Borrowed from the library.
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