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Midnight in the Piazza Hardcover – Deckle Edge, March 6, 2018

by Tiffany Parks (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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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.

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    HarperCollins
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    March 6, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    0062644521
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062644527
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“A charming love letter to Rome with an exciting mystery at its core.” — Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Tiffany Parks grew up in the glorious Pacific Northwest, but it didn’t take long before she heeded the call to roam. She studied opera in Boston and Montréal and eventually fulfilled her lifelong dream of moving to Rome, where she fell head over heels in love with the art of Caravaggio and Bernini. When she’s not writing children’s fiction, penning a travel article, or taping an episode for her podcast, The Bittersweet Life, she can usually be found exploring Rome’s monuments and museums with her Roman husband and son. You can visit her online at www.tiffany-parks.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (March 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062644521
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062644527
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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Susan Derrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Seamlessly blends real art with fictional mystery in Rome.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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Tiffany Parks' "Midnight in the Piazza" is an enchanting read that blends the charm of children's fiction with the intrigue of an art theft mystery, set in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto. The story follows a young American teen, who finds herself immersed in the vibrant tapestry of Roman life. I enjoyed how the author seamlessly interwove elements of Italian art, history, and culture into her fictional adventure.

Parks' writing is beautifully descriptive and engaging, painting vivid scenes that bring the city to life. The author's love for Rome shines through her prose, enriching the narrative with a deep sense of place and history.

"Midnight in the Piazza" also delivers a powerful message to young readers about trusting one's intuition and believing in oneself. Through a young teens journey of self-discovery, readers are reminded of the interconnectedness of life and the importance of following one's passions and instincts.

While aimed at younger readers, its appeal extends to readers of all ages. I loved it!
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Joy M. Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, mysterious, historical, educational, action packed adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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Outstanding history, mystery, adventure. Vivid imagery and word painting. Great use of author’s craft moves especially similes. I will definitely read it to my 5th grade class. I loved this story and devoured it in one evening. I even read parts of it out loud to my husband. I held my breath, heart racing to see what would happen to the heroine Beatrice. I have suggested Midnight in the Piazza for our school’s, building-wide, Community Read. (Grades 4, 5, and 6) This story brought back so many memories of our stay in an apartment in Rome which was just around the corner from the famous turtle fountain. The author’s use of sensory details made Rome come alive again for me. Art, architecture, history, culture and gelato, what could be better? I am anxiously awaiting the next exciting adventures of Beatrice and Marco. Don’t forget to visit the author’s blog to see photos of the famous sites in Rome that are mentioned in the story.
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Abigail Dowd
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves Rome or will be ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves Rome or will be traveling to the Eternal City, especially with children. Even as an adult, I devoured the book and it took me right back to the Jewish Ghetto, one of my favorite places in the city. I learned things that I didn't know about the history of the area, and was captivated by the story! The writing style is flawless and the plot never misses a beat. I also mailed a copy to my 10 year old step-brother before our recent trip and he also loved the book. It gave us something to explore together when we got to the city and we made the Turtle Fountain the first meeting point for all of our families when we arrived. If you have children and are about to visit Rome, I can't think of a better book for them to read! They'll feel like they know a magical corner of the city before they even get there.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Charming
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
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A delightful adventure of a young girl trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of some priceless art pieces in Rome. Having spent 5 years living in Rome, the Turtle Fountain became my most beloved fountain in the city, and this book did a fantastic job of bringing it alive and helping me to relive those magical years. The book is well written, exciting, historically accurate, and completely imaginative... a definite page turner. I'd say it is written for young adults between the ages of 8-12 years old, however I'm sure anyone would enjoy it.
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Vicki J. Kondelik
5.0 out of 5 stars The mystery of the turtle fountain
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
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Thirteen-year-old Beatrice Archer moves to Rome when her father, a college professor, gets a job there. She does not want to go at first, but she soon falls in love with the beautiful turtle fountain outside her apartment in the Palazzo Mattei, near the Jewish Ghetto. One night she sees someone remove the turtles from the fountain, but the next morning they are back in place, and no one believes her. Only Beatrice notices that the turtles are slightly off from their original position. With the help of her new friend Marco, an Italian boy who speaks English, she investigates the mystery of what happened to the turtles. Her adventures lead her into a world of international art thieves. At the same time, she discovers a legend about the 16th century family who owned the palazzo where she lives, and about how the turtle fountain came to be built.

Tiffany Parks, a writer, editor, blogger, and tour guide who lives in Rome, has written a brilliant first novel., steeped in the history of Rome and its art. Her love of Rome shines through on every page. You can taste the gelato while you're reading the book. And you can learn a little Italian along with Beatrice. Tiffany translates all the Italian phrases into English in her footnotes. I hope that, one day, Midnight in the Piazza will be translated into Italian. And I would love to see more adventures of Beatrice Archer. Midnight in the Piazza was written for children ages 8-12, but people of all ages will enjoy it.

Full disclosure: Tiffany Parks recently took me on a wonderful tour of the sites in Rome where my work-in-progress, a novel about Beatrice Cenci, a young 16th century noblewoman executed for the murder of her abusive father, takes place. The Piazza Mattei and the turtle fountain are very close to the Palazzo Cenci, so Tiffany took me there as well. The turtle fountain truly is amazing! We had corresponded for about two years before then, but I read her novel before we met face-to-face. But none of this has influenced my opinion of her book.
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stefan ulstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Rome, mystery and love. What's not to like?
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
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Parks creates a dusty, rich, exotic Rome that draws us into the action. Her descriptions of buildings built upon ruins, the public fountains and little cafes are a delight. The protagonist's relationship with a boy named Marco finds a resonant balance of that first time you noticed somebody special and felt that tug. It's exciting, but chaste, which makes it all the more believable. The classic themes of the young girl who can't convince adults to take her seriously is handled deftly, without making the adults look foolish. My twelve-year-old granddaughter said, "This book is hard. Hard to put down!" The mystery, gives kids a sense of why art is important and worth guarding. Beatrice's growing appreciation of the weight of history is mature and enchanting.
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Joanna Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018
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A charming book that captures the enchanting history of Rome in a fun and informative way. The little snippets of Italian (which are translated at the bottom of the page) are a great way of shoehorning in some language skills as well. A great read and would be a great present for any child who loves history or you would love them to live history!
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A Girdwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive first novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2018
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My daughter enjoyed this very much. A traditional narrative of displacement, adaptation and triumph is intertwined with a fast-moving detective story as Beatrice navigates life in a new city. The author's detailed knowledge and evident love for Rome shine through, but she never yields to the temptation to write a tour guide -- the story always comes first.
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