The Hotel Balzaar                                               

by Kate DiCamillo; illu. Julie Sarda

Candlewick/PRH

    A mysterious Countess visiting the Hotel tells Marta stories to help her get through the wait for her father's return.  There is magic, friendship, stories and belief for Marta, her mother, the Countess and her wonderful parrot.

     There are times when only a book like this will help.

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