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Overview

It was the perfect powdery pink gown, a long, draped skirt that flowed out from an empire waist, intricately detailed with shimmery gold thread and tiny silver beads. It was delicate and feminine, and Louise knew that no one at Fairview Junior High would have anything like it. She quickly plucked it out of the closet and announced that she had found The One.

Louise Lambert has always dreamed of movie starlets and exquisite gowns, and longs for the day when she can fill the closet of her normal suburban home with stylish treasures. But when she receives a mysterious invitation to a vintage fashion sale in the mail, her once painfully average life is magically transformed into a time—travel adventure.

Suddenly on board a luxurious cruise ship a hundred years ago, Louise relishes the glamour of this opulent age and slips into a life of secrets, dramma, and decadence.

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Seventh-grader Louise Lambert—obsessed with vintage clothing, but with only a few vintage outfits to her name—longs for excitement in her life. It arrives in the form of a mysterious invitation to the Traveling Fashionista Vintage Sale. When Louise finds the perfect dress there with the help of some eccentric saleswomen, she discovers that the "traveling" part of the sale is literal: upon trying on the dress, Louise passes out and awakens in the body of Alice Baxter (the dress's former owner), a silent film star and currently a passenger on the Titanic. At first Louise enjoys her luxurious new life, not to mention wardrobe, but when she realizes she is on the ill-fated ship, she is up against the clock to either change the course of history or return home before it's too late. First in a planned series, Turetsky's debut breezily incorporates past and current pop culture references; with a spunky main character and breathless descriptions of glamorous clothing, it's entertaining wish fulfillment for those as fashion-focused as Louise. Suy contributes full-color illustrations, not seen by PW. Ages 12–up. (Apr.)
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Gr 5–8—Louise's love of vintage clothing leads her to answer an invitation for a sale at a building she's never seen before in her suburban neighborhood. She's searching for the perfect dress for her seventh-grade dance but instead she's whisked back onto the Titanic after trying on a gown worn on the ship. She becomes its owner, Miss Baxter, a 17-year-old actress traveling with her uncle. She enlists the help of the maid she befriends to warn the crew about their fate, but the two aren't taken seriously. Famous passengers are name-dropped but not fully developed. Fictional ones, such as the maid, fare better. Although the panic after the ship hits the iceberg is vivid, the plot seems to exist to point out details of the vessel and, especially, the clothing of the time. There is no endnote to distinguish fact from fiction. The writing is loose and bloated with unnecessary description and too much telling instead of showing. Marla and Glenda, the owners of the shop, are depicted in unflattering terms and referred to as witches even though the origin of their magic is never clear. Thirty full-color fashion illustrations add a lot to this book's appeal. It's unfortunate that the story isn't better written.—Tina Zubak, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
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Uncomfortable with her body and braces, seventh-grader Louise Lambert spends her time sketching outfits and daydreaming about the day when she'll be glamorous. In between school and swim practice, she scours vintage shops and secondhand stores and teaches herself about fashion; she looks for both clothes and a connection to the women who wore them. While her classmates want to fit in, Louise wants to stand out, and she might just get her wish. After trying on a dress at a mysterious traveling vintage sale, she finds herself in another girl's (fashionable) shoes...on the Titanic. Typical time-traveling conflicts—sexism, clothing, class issues, altering the course of history—ensue. Though the dialogue is occasionally stiff, the relationships possess some depth. Debut author Turetsky portrays Louise as a girl caught between childhood fantasies—Louise's closet is "the only place left where she still felt the nervous anticipation that extraordinary and magical things could happen"—and the reality of growing up. While it doesn't cover any new territory, the novel's message of living life in the moment and accepting oneself provides some counterweight to the detailed fashion montage—presented throughout the book in delicate, color illustrations. Clothes, boys and adventure make for a quick series opener. (Fantasy. 11-15)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316105422
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date: 4/5/2011
  • Pages: 262
  • Sales rank: 152,996
  • Age range: 11 - 15 Years
  • Lexile: 860L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

After graduating from Tufts University, Bianca Turetsky began work for the artist/filmmaker Julian Schnabel where she has been running his studio for the past eight years and was an assistant on the Academy Award nominated film, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

She currently lives in a cozy studio apartment in Brooklyn Heights, New York, that houses her very extensive and much loved vintage collection. The Time-Traveling Fashionista is Bianca's first novel, and she's currently working on the second novel in the series, coming in April 2012.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 1, 2012

    Classically whimsical

    I absolutely loved this book! I started reading a copy of it at American Eagle Outfitters, and I liked it so much that I purchased a copy. This book is amazing, and I recommend that you read it. If the first book was THIS GOOD, I'm actually afraid to find out how the sequel will turn out. Your money will not be wasted. Check out the sample, and the artwork! Gorgeous!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 17, 2012

    Highly Recommended- Must Read Book

    I highly recommend this book. If your into fashion then this is the book for you. The pictures are amazing for fashion lovers, and really gives you a great idea in your head of whats happening. If you think that's it is confusing because of it's flashback to the titanic, it's not because the little details and events really transform this book into something fantastic. When i began to read this book i couldn't put it down and soon i finished it. I'm so glad that the author is writing the next book in the series because after all this book was great and i can't wait for the next one in April. Even if your not into fashon this is a wonderful, funfilled, and extrodinary book. It's a must see adventure for all.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 4, 2011

    Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    Been waiting for this book! Love vintage fashion!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 24, 2011

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    Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo

    Louise loves vintages clothes. She can't believe her luck when an invitation arrives to a traveling vintage fashion sale. The invitation is just in time, as she needs a dress to wear to the seventh-grade dance. She drags along her best friend and searches the racks until she finds a pink dress that calls to her. At first, the two saleswomen hesitate at her trying on the dress, but then they change their minds. As soon as Louise puts on the dress, she stumbles into a time-warp where she becomes a Hollywood star from the early 1900's. At first, everything is wonderful, as Alice Baxter is gorgeous and owns the most wonderful clothes. Soon, though, Louise realizes that the ship she's traveling across the ocean on is the Titanic. Louise must figure out how to save herself from one of history's most tragic disasters. I really enjoyed this book. I loved the vintage feel of the dresses, the elegance of the ship, and the differences between Louise and Alice. I also liked reading about the luxury of the ship and the differences in classes. I found Louise to be charming, sweet, smart, resourceful, determined, and a girl with a wicked sense of fashion. The artwork in the book is amazing, full of beautiful dresses that spark the imagination. I'm looking forward to reading about more of Louise's adventures.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Luved it!!

    This book was so enchanting! It was my own time machine to the titanic! I love fashion and the vintage times. these two together were perfect!!!!! I highly recommend this to ages 10-17! Enjoy! ;)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 29, 2012

    Amazing

    This book wad absolutely amazing and dazzling! I loved how there were gorgeous pictures and great details! I totally recommend!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2012

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    Im a tots fashionista can so relate to the character

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2012

    Amazing!!!!!!

    I love this book soo much! Its telling you about some history of the titanic,and best of all a great twist! Not just did i learn about what happened on the titanic,i learned about lots of amazing fashion designers! Its a magical book! I recommand this book for everyone including those who love fashion :) 5 STARS!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 23, 2012

    Should I read this? Please read my post

    I have a book report coming up and this book seemed interesting. Can anyone tell me if this book is good for a book report? And also what ages do you think this book is targeted to? Thanks! If you want to reply to my post, could you please title your post "@should i read this?"? Thanks.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    Best book

    I loved this book it combinded my favorite things fashion & history

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 3, 2012

    The Titanic with a Twist

    I was suprised how much i enjoyed this book. It is the perfect book for anyone who loves fashion orte mogie the Titanic.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 22, 2011

    Cute

    Cute story for all ages.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 27, 2011

    This book looks sooo good...

    I can't wait to read this!! I hope it's worth the 5 stars I gave it.

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  • Posted July 26, 2011

    Such a Lovely Book!

    Ok, I was at a book store and found this book mixed in on a sale table. I just tossed it into my pile; thought it sounded cute. I never opened the book other than to read the jacket. A few weeks later I pulled it off the shelf. I always remove the jacket to read the book and this book is beautiful. Then I started to read it and to my surprise it has the most beautiful drawing! I never put it down. It was so beautiful, so interesting and I was captivated by its characters and its touch on history. I am buying a copy for my niece. I think it is a fantastic read! Just a joy to own.

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  • Posted June 30, 2011

    VINTAGE SALE!!

    This book was wicked good!! It combined my favorite things in a book- fashion, suspense, and mystery

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  • Posted June 22, 2011

    Cool bookthis Unknown

    I like this book because it adds mysteries to the book.

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