The House of Found Objects

Gr 3-6–Beckett-King whisks readers into a Parisian summer alongside Bea Bellerose on her vacation to visit her French family. Bea and her inconsiderate cousin Cèline must work together to save their grandmother’s antique shop, The House of Found Objects, after a family heirloom is stolen. The girls follow mysterious clues around the city, and learn, alongside with the readers, new skills in code-breaking and sneaking around. Bea and Céline’s relationship, central to the plot, develops into a satisfying conclusion as the two deepen their understanding and appreciation of one another while mending family rifts, breaking rules, and exploring the city. While the plot comes off as a bit jejune, the happy ending sweeps the entire family into a closer relationship. Main characters are cued white.