The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein

By Schmais, Libby

Publishers Summary:
An adorable, completely original YA voice.Lotus Lowenstein's life is merde. She dreams of moving to Paris and becoming an existentialist. Yet here she is trapped in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with a New-Agey mom, an out-of-work dad, and a chess champion brother who dreams of being a rock star. Merci à Dieu for Lotus’s best friend, Joni, who loves French culture enough to cofound their high school’s first French Club with Lotus. At the first meeting, the cutest boy in the world walks in. His name is Sean, and he too loves French culture and worships Jean-Paul Sartre. At first, Lotus thinks Sean is the best thing to happen to her in years. He’s smart, cultured, and adorable. Unfortunately, though, Joni feels the same way. And having an existentialist view of love, Sean sees nothing wrong with enjoying both girls’ affections. Things come to a head when all three depart for Montreal with their teacher, Ms. G, on the French Club’s first official field trip. Will Sean choose Joni over Lotus? And will Lotus and Joni’s friendship ever recover?

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ISBN
978-0-38573-756-2
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

Gr 9-11 Lotus is completely enamored with all things French and organizes a club at her Brooklyn high school to celebrate French culture, food, and language. Initially her friend Joni is the only other member, and both girls are delighted when Sean, a handsome newcomer, joins them. Two girls, one cute guy, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Francophile Lotus and her best friend Joni start a French club at their high school. They're joined by Sean, a Sartre-loving wan...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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