The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt
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"The Scrapbook of Frankie Prattis a literary bottle rocket—loaded with whimsy, pizzazz, and heart."
—Adriana Trigiani
"Is it possible that I have just read/experienced/devoured the most delightful book ever published? Do not argue with me: There is magic here and genius."
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—Elinor Lipman
"A ripping yarn of emancipated girlish adventure."
—Audrey Niffenegger
The Scrapbook of Frankie Prattis a visually stunning, totally unique, full-color novel in the form of a scrapbook, set in the burgeoning bohemian culture of the 1920s and featuring an endearing, unforgettable heroine. Caroline Preston, author of the New York TimesNotable Book Jackie by Josie, uses a kaleidoscopic array of vintage memorabilia—postcards, letters, magazine ads, ticket stubs, catalog pages, fabric swatches, candy wrappers, fashion spreads, menus and more—to tell the tale of spirited and ambitious Frankie's remarkable odyssey from Vassar to Greenwich Village to Paris, in a manner that will delight crafters, historical fiction fans, and anyone who loves a good coming-of-age story ingeniously told.
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