Alice et le secret de la vieille dentelle

Nancy’s adventurous spirit really stood out to me, but I wonder what inspired her personality and how that shaped the story.

I loved the setting, but sometimes I felt like the clues were a little obvious. Was that intentional to keep middle graders engaged?

The tone makes the book feel cozy and fun, but I’m curious if the author ever considered exploring darker themes or if that was purposefully avoided.