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249 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| October, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-1223-4$16.95
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YA
Three teens who have never met but share a blog devoted to Audrey Hepburn convene in NYC to spend a day reenacting scenes from Breakfast at Tiffany's. The schedule gets derailed, and narrator Gemma learns that being fabulous can feel "empty." Readers may tire of the "dahlings!," but there's real substance to what becomes a story about grief, identity, and friendship.
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K-3
Illustrated by
Julia Denos.
From Audrey Hepburn's childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, to a film career, motherhood, and role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, this picture book biography encapsulates Hepburn's "certain something." Cardillo's prose is focused and elegant; Denos's paintings perfectly depict the delicate beauty and iconic style of her subject. Author and illustrator notes detail the lasting influence of Hepburn's achievements and charisma. Timeline. Bib.