by Tracy Chevalier (Author)
The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of A Single Thread and At the Edge of the Orchard
Translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Scarlett Johanson and Colin Firth
Tracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.
History and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening.
Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the story of sixteen-year-old Griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius . . . even as she herself is immortalized in canvas and oil.
Author Biography
Tracy Chevalier is the New York Times bestselling author of seven previous novels, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, which has been translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., she lives in London with her husband and son.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.6 x 5 IN
Publication Date: January 08, 2001
Award: Tayshas Reading (2003)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Girl with a Pearl Earring
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 11
