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Postcards from France

by Megan McNeill Libby · 1997

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This rare gem of a book is a teenage girl's witty, warm, and insightful memoir of a year in France. With a quality that is both innocent and wise, high-school junior Megan Libby shares her delightful journey of discovery in a strange country, learning a strange language, and coming of age in the most magical of places.For readers of all ages, this endearing collection of travel essays will delight lovers of French culture and fans of Peter Mayle's mega-bestseller, "A Year in Provence."

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traveltravelMore like thisLess of this
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FranceFranceMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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