Mira's Diary

"A passionate celebration of honor and integrity. Anyone interested in history, mystery, and art will be riveted by Mira's courageous journey back through time to in search of justice...fast paced and compelling." - Newbery Medal Winner and New York Times bestselling author Karen Cushman

"A whirlwind, time-travelling tour of the city of lights-replete with firey artists, evil beauties, creepy gargoyles and vibrant sketches...all my most favorite things." - Lisa Brown, bestselling author and illustrator of How to Be and Sometimes

"Let Moss's charming illustrations be your guide as you race headlong to a conclusion that brilliantly fuses history and mystery." - Sue Stauffacher, author of Donuthead

Written like a journal and featuring doodles, cartoons, whimsical notes and memorabilia like postcards and ticket stubs, MIRA'S DIARY: LOST IN PARIS takes readers on a fast-paced adventure around the globe to view the Wonders of the World through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl.

Mira, her older brother Malcolm, and her photographer father are traveling the world to document the Modern Wonders - and search for Mira's missing mother. The only clue they have is a postcard from Paris. When Mira touches a gargoyle at Notre Dame, she is whirled into the past where she meets historical figures like the painter Degas and catches a brief, shocking glimpse of her mother. Mira begins to suspect that her Mom didn't run out on them, but has become a prisoner of the past. Can one family on an incredible worldwide adventure stop a plot in time?

Accompanied by fun and engaging illustrations, MIRA'S DIARY is a fresh take on weaving together real history and art with action, adventure, time-travel and family drama in an exciting new series for middle grade readers.

MARISSA MOSS has published over 50 children's books and her illustrated Amelia series sold more than 2 million copies. Although she hopes to visit all the wonders of the world, right now she lives in the San Francisco Bay area where she can appreciate the Golden Gate Bridge from her window.