Marie-Grace Gardner has just arrived in New Orleans and she hopes she never has to move again The lively city is full of music and masquerade balls When she meets Mademoiselle Oceane a talented opera singer Marie-Grace longs to take lessons She loves to sing and she would like to get to know Cecile Rey the confident girl who is Mademoiselles student But Marie-Grace is shy and starting school reminds her how hard it is to make friends and fit in Can an unexpected adventure help her feel as if she belongs Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the history of New Orleans The story continues in the second book in the series Meet Cecile
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Meet Cécile
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
CxEcile Rey cant wait for Mardi Gras the dazzling season of parties and costume balls in New Orleans For the grandest event of all the Childrens Ball CxEcile is determined to come up with a fantastic costume like no other Everyone will notice her And after Mardi Gras CxEciles beloved brother Armand will finally come home after two long years in faraway France But Mardi Gras season turns out to be even more exciting than CxEcile expects when she meets a new girl named Marie-Grace Gardner Together they form an unlikely friendship and share a daring adventure Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the history of free people of color in New Orleans The story continues in the third book in the series Marie-Grace and the Orphans
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Marie-Grace and the Orphans
By Buckey, Sarah M
Marie-Grace can't believe what she finds on her doorstep one rainy night: a sweet little baby! More than anything, Marie-Grace hopes her father will let the child stay with them. Then a stranger comes looking for the little boy, and Marie-Grace realizes the baby is in terrible danger. Together, she and her friend Cecile come up with a plan to protect the child-and to help the other orphans, too. But when rumors of a terrible sickness begin to swirl in New Orleans, Marie-Grace begins to worry-will anyone truly be safe? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about orphanages in the 1800s. The story continues in the fourth book in the series: Troubles for Cecile.
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Troubles for Ccile
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
Cécile's summer is off to a glowing start. She loves spending time with her older brother, Armand, who is finally home from France. And she and her friend Marie-Grace enjoy helping at a nearby orphanage, playing with the children. But a shadow falls over the bright summer when Cécile hears that a terrible sickness--yellow fever--is spreading in New Orleans. When yellow fever strikes in her own home, Cécile is more afraid than she has ever been before. Can she find the strength to help when her family needs her most? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the yellow fever epidemic of 1853. The story continues in the fifth book in the series: Marie-Grace Makes A Difference.
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Marie-Grace Makes a Difference
By Buckey, Sarah M
Marie-Grace is worried. Yellow fever is raging through New Orleans. The orphanage where she and Cecile have been volunteering is becoming crowded with children who have lost their parents to the dreadful disease. And now someone Marie-Grace cares about is terribly ill. When the chance comes to help, Marie-Grace takes it. She knows she can make a difference. But will this horrible fever cause Marie-Grace to lose the home and family she loves? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about health and medicine in the 1800s. The story continues in the sixth book in the series Ceciles Gift.,
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Cécile's Gift
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
CxEcile and her friend Marie-Grace volunteer at an Orphanage every week and CxEcile becomes especially close to one little girl named Perrine But there are so many children who have lost their families to yellow fever and CxEcile wishes she could do more to help them When she hears that a huge benefit will be held to raise money for all the orphans in New Orleans she is determined to take part But what can CxEcile give to the orphans to lift their sad hearts and let them know she cares Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about communities working together to help those in need in the s This book is the final one in a series of six historical books that weave together the stories of CxEcile and Marie-Grace
Meet Marie-Grace
By Buckey, Sarah M
Marie-Grace Gardner has just arrived in New Orleans and she hopes she never has to move again The lively city is full of music and masquerade balls When she meets Mademoiselle Oceane a talented opera singer Marie-Grace longs to take lessons She loves to sing and she would like to get to know Cecile Rey the confident girl who is Mademoiselles student But Marie-Grace is shy and starting school reminds her how hard it is to make friends and fit in Can an unexpected adventure help her feel as if she belongs Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the history of New Orleans The story continues in the second book in the series Meet Cecile
Meet Cécile
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
CxEcile Rey cant wait for Mardi Gras the dazzling season of parties and costume balls in New Orleans For the grandest event of all the Childrens Ball CxEcile is determined to come up with a fantastic costume like no other Everyone will notice her And after Mardi Gras CxEciles beloved brother Armand will finally come home after two long years in faraway France But Mardi Gras season turns out to be even more exciting than CxEcile expects when she meets a new girl named Marie-Grace Gardner Together they form an unlikely friendship and share a daring adventure Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the history of free people of color in New Orleans The story continues in the third book in the series Marie-Grace and the Orphans
Marie-Grace and the Orphans
By Buckey, Sarah M
Marie-Grace can't believe what she finds on her doorstep one rainy night: a sweet little baby! More than anything, Marie-Grace hopes her father will let the child stay with them. Then a stranger comes looking for the little boy, and Marie-Grace realizes the baby is in terrible danger. Together, she and her friend Cecile come up with a plan to protect the child-and to help the other orphans, too. But when rumors of a terrible sickness begin to swirl in New Orleans, Marie-Grace begins to worry-will anyone truly be safe? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about orphanages in the 1800s. The story continues in the fourth book in the series: Troubles for Cecile.
Troubles for Ccile
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
Cécile's summer is off to a glowing start. She loves spending time with her older brother, Armand, who is finally home from France. And she and her friend Marie-Grace enjoy helping at a nearby orphanage, playing with the children. But a shadow falls over the bright summer when Cécile hears that a terrible sickness--yellow fever--is spreading in New Orleans. When yellow fever strikes in her own home, Cécile is more afraid than she has ever been before. Can she find the strength to help when her family needs her most? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about the yellow fever epidemic of 1853. The story continues in the fifth book in the series: Marie-Grace Makes A Difference.
Marie-Grace Makes a Difference
By Buckey, Sarah M
Marie-Grace is worried. Yellow fever is raging through New Orleans. The orphanage where she and Cecile have been volunteering is becoming crowded with children who have lost their parents to the dreadful disease. And now someone Marie-Grace cares about is terribly ill. When the chance comes to help, Marie-Grace takes it. She knows she can make a difference. But will this horrible fever cause Marie-Grace to lose the home and family she loves? Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about health and medicine in the 1800s. The story continues in the sixth book in the series Ceciles Gift.,
Cécile's Gift
By Patrick, Denise Lewis
CxEcile and her friend Marie-Grace volunteer at an Orphanage every week and CxEcile becomes especially close to one little girl named Perrine But there are so many children who have lost their families to yellow fever and CxEcile wishes she could do more to help them When she hears that a huge benefit will be held to raise money for all the orphans in New Orleans she is determined to take part But what can CxEcile give to the orphans to lift their sad hearts and let them know she cares Includes an illustrated Looking Back essay about communities working together to help those in need in the s This book is the final one in a series of six historical books that weave together the stories of CxEcile and Marie-Grace