Name: Rome Reframed
ISBN: 9781631635168

Amy Bearce

Lucas is on the trip of a lifetime, traveling through Europe, but he wants nothing more than to be home in Austin, Texas, with his friends. When his teachers tell him to either turn in a phenomenal last project or fail the eighth grade, Lucas has to decide whether to give up or give in to the mystery of Rome.

Rome Reframed

Shannon Jade

Rome Reframed is the second book in author Amy Bearce’s Wish and Wander series, and it’s a picture of Italian magic. Another story of time travel and self-discovery, Rome Reframed is full of history, detail, and wonder, building a Rome of beauty, friendship, and unexpected adventure.

Set in the heart of Italy’s capital city, Rome Reframed includes all the best tourist spots, cultural icons, and historical gems of Rome. From the famous Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more, there are always new Italian gems to discover, including some lesser-known local spots. Much like the Paris she built in Paris on Repeat, Amy Bearce’s Rome is richly detailed and inviting. Magic and opportunity seem to glitter on every page, and just as the story’s characters are captivated Rome, so too are its readers.

Rome Reframed’s main character, Lucas, begins his story feeling quite unsure of Rome and what it has to offer. Instead of enjoying his Euro trip, he spends his days missing his home in Austin, Texas. As the story moves on, Lucas’s understanding of Rome changes drastically, and with this comes a new appreciation for travel, family, friends, art, and even his own talents. By Lucas’s side is his new Italian friend, Vivi, who helps him navigate magic, adventure, and the assignment that will decide whether or not he passes the eighth grade back at home. Rome Reframed is an excellent character-driven story, and yes, I am counting Rome itself as a character! 

Rome Reframed is a story about friendship, family, adventure, art, tenacity, and self-confidence. I’d recommend it to fans of Snow by Ondine Sherman and Julia and the Art of Practical Travel by Lesly M. M. Blume.

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