Midnight in the Piazza

Mysteries abound in this exciting race through Rome

Beatrice Archer may love history, and Rome may be chock-full of it, but that doesn't mean she wants to move there

Too bad Beatrice's father got a job as the head of the history department at the American Academy in Rome--now, Beatrice has no choice but to get used to the idea.

When she arrives in Rome she explores her new city as much as she can, but it isn't until she hears talk of a strange neighborhood legend that Beatrice perks up. A centuries-old unsolved mystery about the beautiful turtle fountain outside her window? Sounds like fun

Before Beatrice has a chance to explore, though, she sees a dark figure emerge from the shadows of the square in the middle of the night--and steal the famous turtle sculptures that give the fountain its name.

When no one believes her story, Beatrice knows that it's up to her to solve the crime and restore the turtles to their rightful place. With the help of her new friend Marco, she navigates a world of unscrupulous ambassadors, tricky tutors, and international art thieves to unravel one of Roman history's greatest dramas--before another priceless work of art is stolen.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/06/2018
ISBN: 9780062644527
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.10w x 1.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2017
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 68
Publishers Weekly 01/08/2018
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 89 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 503705 / Midnight in the Piazza
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8