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A Portrait of Pia

By Russo, Marisabina

Publishers Summary:
Thirteen-year-old Pia doesn't know her father, but she desperately wants to meet him. So she sends a letter to his home in far-off Italy. After she mails that one little letter, Pia's world turns upside down. But as she explores art, poetry, and New York City--and even makes her way to Italy to meet her mysterious papà--her world starts to right itself. In this powerful and heartfelt story, Pia tries hard to forgive and love her imperfect family, and along the way she blossoms into a wise and worldly young woman.

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ISBN
978-0-15205-577-6
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 2007

Gr 6-8 Pia is an artistic 12-year-old living with her mother in Queens, NY. She is at the awkward age when friendships begin to shift and change, and she finds herself on the outs with her best friend, Anita, who is currently impressed with popular girls Callie and Grace. Pia is also dealing with her older brother...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Seventh-grader Pia has many worries: her older brother's schizophrenia, her mother's new boyfriend, the drifting away ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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