- Hardcover: 194 pages
- Publisher: American Girl Publishing, Inc. (September 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1584855940
- ISBN-13: 978-1584855941
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13.2 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,336,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5-7-Cecile and her father live in a peasant village in France in the early 1700s. Out in the forest one day, she rescues a noble woman who was injured in a fall from her horse. The woman, known as Madame, is the sister-in-law of King Louis XIV and rewards Cecile with a position at court caring for her dogs. The 12-year-old soon discovers that life at Versailles is more than gilded halls and magnificent parties. She must learn the strict court etiquette, not make any enemies, and ignore the gossip and intrigue. However, the girl finds that staying in favor at court is a delicate balancing act. Readers are introduced to the royal family through her eyes. The action builds steadily and will sustain readers' interest. A short history of France in the early 1700s and a glossary of French words are included. "American Girl" fans will be charmed by Cecile and her regal life.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Gr. 4-7. For 12-year-old Cecile Revel, a peasant girl in eighteenth-century France, poverty, hunger, and hardship are part of daily life. When Cecile gets an unexpected opportunity to serve at King Louis the XIV's court, it's a dream come true. Learning proper etiquette is overwhelming, but the luxuries, beauty, and elegant people are awe inspiring. Then Cecile learns some surprising information about her father's past, ultimately realizing that riches and court life have their own high price. Casanova's appealing historical novel blends a likable character with a descriptive account of life during Louis XIV's reign. Cecile's lively, first-person narrative is peppered with French vocabulary and details about daily life and real-life events and people, and there's more historical background in an appended section. The book also includes a glossary and color reproductions of period art and artifacts. Fans of historical fiction are sure to enjoy this title in the new Girls of Many Lands series. Shelle Rosenfeld
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Mary Casanova has done it again!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cecile: Gates of Gold (School & Library Binding)
This awesme book is a perfect example of love and kindness. In this book Cecile,a 13 year old girl and also a commoner, goes to live in court after she saves Madame from when she fell off her horse, and in return she is invited to stay in the palace. While shes there she learns he way of a proper lady. And meets wonderful new people! I recomend this book to anyone who loves adventure!
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cécile: Gates of Gold (Paperback)
This book is about 12 year old Cecile Revel who dreams of life at court. She watches madame's dogs and meets new people. This is such a good book I can't write it all down!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tres Bien!,
By "royaldiaryfan2000" (Aston, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cécile: Gates of Gold (Paperback)
I originally picked this up because it was by the same publisher as the American Girls Series (I am a huge fan of the Josephine and the Felicity books), along with Spring Pearl. I dove into this book, to say the least. The story is about the daughter of a widowed French man, named Cecile. One day while out in the woodlands, a royal entourage passes by and a woman losses her course and finds Cecile. As it turns out, she is the Duchesse de Orleans from the Versailles Court. Madame as she known as around Versailles adopts Cecile and takes her to the frivolous court where Cecile is introduced to the royal family and the grandeur of France. The stories of the Versailles intrigues w/ Cecile are wonderful. They are very detailed, very amusing, very entertaining, and full of hidden morals. Although some of the scenes were unecessary, the story overall was a grand treat. The best scene I think was perhaps the Christmas ball, as entertaining and scandalous as it was. The story ends in tragedy, with the death of one of the little dauphins. Cecile is banished because she helped keep the other dauphin from his family, therefore putting him in danger (but really saving him). Cecile is sent to a girls' school, and forever leaves behind Versailles behind the gates of gold.This story was great, the best in the series I'd say. Great details, development, characters, and enough to capture your mind. Although, I may be overating this book, as I am obsessed with the French courts of Versailles, Marie Antoinette, and all French royalty, I am sure everyone who tries this book will enjoy it. And of course, since I am one of the biggest fans of the Royal Diaries out there, I have to add that Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles, would be an excellent book to read alongside Cecile. Bon travail Mary Casanova!
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