Young Quills reviews

Gurmannat’s review
What happens?
Rose wants to be a dressmaker so she left her family and she became a dressmaker.

Who are the main characters?
Rose was the main character.

Who was your favourite character? Why?
My favourite character is Princesse de Conti because she is very sweet.

Did you like the book?
I liked the book because Rose didn’t give up on her dreams.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, because they will start believing in their dreams.

Star rating ★★★

Efe’s review
Summary: This book is about a dressmaker’s fortune of making a dress for the Royal Court. The dressmaker, whose name is Rose, is trying to find a perfect opportunity to become a rich woman. The location of this thrilling, excellent adventure is in Paris. Did you know that this book is based on a real story involving Rose Berlin? Rose has red hair and a red and white dress on. Can Rose pursue her dreams? Read Rose’s Dress of Dreams to find out!

Opinion: My favourite character was Rose because she is confident! My least favourite part was when they all doubted her because that is really mean!

Recommendation: I recommend this book for 5 and older because you may not understand it. I recommend this book for kids who want to be a dressmaker because you could learn from Rose’s experience!

Thank you for reading this review.

Harjas’s review
What happens?
Rose dreams of the most gorgeous dresses.

Who was your favourite character? Why?
My favourite character was Rose because she was a dressmaker and I like dresses.

Did you like the book? What was your favourite part? Why?
Yes. My favourite part was when she was chatting to the Princess because the dress she described sounded lovely.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No, because I’m not sure if they like dresses.

Star rating ★★★★★

Isabella’s review
I really enjoyed this book because it involved a big adventure for a small girl. I found the princess most interesting, as she pretended to be a maid and was quite shy.

I learnt from the book that dresses in the past were 5 – 6 metres wide. This book was interesting to read because it was set in Victorian times. Rose’s Dress of Dreams was interesting to me as it described Victorian dresses and what was considered strange in Victorian days.

I would definitely recommend this book to pupils aged from 7 – 11.

Lucy-Jo’s review
I really enjoyed the book because it was exciting and there was always something new happening. I liked Princess de Conti because she did lie but she was a kind, honest, and nice person. I did not like mama and papa because the always laughed at Rose’s sketches and ideas. I would mostly recommend it to girls because it was very princess and girly but boys can read it too.

Rosie C’s review
I really enjoyed reading this book in bed because when Rose sees the people of her town, she imagines them wearing beautiful clothes that she wishes she could design.

I loved Princess de Conti when she pretended to be a maid so Rose wouldn’t feel so nervous. I didn’t really dislike anyone but when they laughed at Rose’s ideas it made me feel sorry for her.

I learned that in France there was a girl called Rose who designed dresses for the queen. I also learned that in France the poor people got mad at the rich people so all of the royal family got executed. The time it was set in was interesting because all of the people wore different types of clothing to what we wear today.

I thought that the plot was exciting because one minute you think Rose has got a job but then you realise she only cleans the shop up.

I would recommend this to my friends and my sister because it is really good and it is telling you not to give up on your dreams. What stood out most for me were the descriptions of the dresses at the start.

Nadia’s review
Which of the characters did you find most interesting, and why?
Rose, because she wanted to be a dressmaker, and was.

Which of the characters didn’t you like, and why?
None.

Did you learn anything new about the past from the book?
A bit.

What made the history or the time it was set in interesting?
It was interesting when Rose was in Paris.

Would you recommend the book to other pupils?
Yes!

India’s review
This book is a bit too pink and this put me off reading it at first. I did read it though and I’m glad that I did. I got to find out about a lady who loved creating dress designs and I really like art. The dress designer’s name was Rose and she was a real person who lived in France. She created dresses for important people including Marie Antoinette of France. Everyone who wore her dresses was made to feel special when they wore them and she really thought about her ideas. This is a small book and a quick and easy read. If you like art and clothes you would like this book and if you aren’t a strong reader yet it would be a good way to read something interesting that is also easy to understand.

Ava’s review
I really enjoyed my book. It was very interesting and unique.

My favourite character was Rose because she was talented and different. My favourite part was when Rose talked to the princess like she had known her for a long time.

I would recommend this book for kids who are 5 – 8 years old and I would rate it four and a half stars. All in all, this was a very good book.

Ellen’s review
My favourite character in this book was Rose because she had great ideas and she made her dreams come true. I did not really like the fortune teller as fortune tellers are supposed to tell what is going to happen but this fortune teller got it wrong! I did learn about some history that I didn’t know before. I learned about how girls in France lived in the 1700s and about the Queen Marie Antoinette who was beheaded. I really enjoyed looking at how people dressed at the time. The plot was exciting because I did not expect that Rose’s dream would come true and that she would make a dress for the princess. I liked the way the princess kept herself secret to build Rose’s confidence. I would recommend it to other people to read. It was quite easy to read and the pictures were lovely too!

Violet’s review
My favourite character was Rose as she started so little and unimportant and then bam she was selling dresses to the Queen of France! My least favourite character at first was Mademoiselle Pagelle because she used Rose as a slave but she was nice in the end. I learned that before Rose came to Paris and transformed it into an amazing city, the clothes they wore were very boring. It seemed as if Paris was a really dull city and now it is one of the most amazing places. The plot was a mixture of excitement, sadness, interestingness, and rivetingness! I would definitely recommend it to other people to read.

Florence’s review
I loved Rose and her dress designs but I didn’t like Madame Pagelle as she was a bit mean to Rose. I don’t think I learned anything new about the past from the book, but I did like the way it was based on a true story and Rose was a real person. I found the book to be exciting and I would recommend it to others.

Isla’s review
I found Rose the most interesting character as she met the Princess de Conti. I did not really like Madame Pagelle as she was a bit mean to Rose. I liked learning about France and it was interesting to read about what Paris was like in the past. I thought the book as quite light-hearted and made something that was quite serious, quite fun. I would certainly recommend it others to read.

Katie’s review
The plot:
A girl called Rose loves dresses and she then becomes a famous dressmaker.

The characters:
My favourite character is Princess de Conti because she is really kind to Rose. I didn't like Mademoiselle Pagelle because at first she was mean to laugh at Rose and her drawings.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
I learned that quite a lot of the French people were poor.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? It was interesting because it shows how life would be in that time.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
I thought it was exciting because I was excited to see if Rose could accomplish her dream of being a dressmaker.

What stands out most?
That you can accomplish your dream if you try hard and keep on going like Rose did.

Would you recommend it?
I would recommend it because it shows that you can accomplish your dream.

Unknown reviewer’s review
The plot:
Rose wanted a dress but all her family laughed at her. She went to a dressmaker but ended up making dresses – then she got her dress.

The characters:
I liked Rose because she is so determined. I liked them all.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
Not really.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? It was set in France and I like France.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
Exciting and light-hearted.

What stands out most?
The hard work everybody who made it put in it.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, definitely.

Sophie’s review
The plot:
There was a girl that was wanting to make dresses. She tried to look for a job but she didn't get one, but then she got one. First she just cleaned. Then she became a dressmaker.

The characters:
I liked Rose because she wanted to be a dressmaker and her dreams came true – more than true. I didn't like Mademoiselle Pagelle because she was quite mean to Rose because she didn't like her dresses.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
I didn't find anything out.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? The history was quite interesting because it says you can achieve anything you want if you try.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The story is quite exciting because you want to find out what happens next.

What stands out most?
What stands out for me is that it says you can achieve anything.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, I would recommend it to primary school pupils.

Unnamed reviewer’s review
The plot:
A brief summary is that the main character is called Rose and she dreams of being a famous dressmaker. Unfortunately, nobody likes Rose’s ideas; they laugh and make fun of her. She travels to Paris, which is the capital of France, to see if her dream could possibly come true but everybody still thinks her ideas are too abstract. Rose tries and tries and finally her dreams come true.

The characters:
I found Rose (the main character) the most interesting because she was incredibly brave, even though it didn’t seem like it. I noticed this because she never gave up on her dreams no matter what anybody said. I didn’t particularly like Rose’s family because they were never very supportive of Rose and laughed at her like everybody else whereas they should have helped her make her dreams come true.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
One thing I learned was that France once had a royal family like the UK has now.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? One of the reasons that made the time it was set in interesting was how people in that time weren’t open to new ideas; they considered them crazy.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
I found that the plot was a combination of “thought-provoking” and “light-hearted”.

What stands out most?
What most stands out for me from the book was that this storybook was based on a true story and is a real bit of history basically summed up in one book.

Would you recommend it?
I would definitely recommend it to other pupils.

Willow’s review
The plot:
A girl called Rose dreamt of being a dressmaker and designed all the dressed she would make. One day she showed her parents but they laughed at all her sketches so she went to Paris to get a job as a dressmaker but they all said no. Then she went to one shop and got a job. After all her hard work she got to design dresses for the Princess and Queen.

The characters:
I found Rose the most interesting character as she wanted to fulfil her dreams and become a professional dressmaker. This told me she was very passionate. I didn’t really like Mademoiselle Pagelle as she didn’t really believe in Rose and wasn’t very nice until she got a cold and couldn’t deliver the dresses to the Princess.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
I learnt that when Rose was 16 she travelled to Paris to become a dressmaker. After, she began making dresses for the Princess de Conti and other court ladies. She then met France’s young queen, Marie Antoinette, and became her favourite dress maker. When Marie Antoinette was executed she wore a lace cap that Rose had made.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? I found the time it was set in interesting as it was set in Paris in 1753 and it was to do with design and I find design very interesting.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The plot was very exciting.

What stands out most?
The thing that stands out most for me from the book is design as I’m very creative and artistic.

Would you recommend it?
I would definitely recommend this book as it’s very exciting and thought-provoking.

Phoebe’s review
The plot:
There is a girl called Rose and she wants to be a dressmaker. She went to a fortune-teller to ask if she would become a dressmaker. She said she would make a dress for the Princess of Paris. She later became famous.

The characters:
I found Rose most interesting because she had a big dream and she has an interesting story. I didn’t like Rose’s family.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
Yes, I learnt that the prince and princess are called Princesse de Conti and Prince de Conti.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? It made it interesting to me because I didn’t know what France was like years ago.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
Yes, it was exciting.

What stands out most?
The thing that stands out for me is the storyline because it was interesting and exciting.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, because it’s a good book.

Bethany’s review
The plot:
Rose wanted to complete her dream as a dressmaker and at the end she makes it happen and opens a shop.

The characters:
I found the princess interesting because she lied to Rose and I wouldn’t think a princess would. I did not like the owner of the shop because she questioned Rose’s dreams.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
The people in the city wore brown clothing.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? The princess wore clothing like a maid and princesses wouldn’t now.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The plot was well-thought. She thought what she wanted and she did everything to make it happen.

What stands out most?
What stands out to me is that Rose completed her dream and I think, just like Rose, everyone can too.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, because it is an inspiring book.

Lily’s review
The plot:
This story was about a girl called Rose who wanted to make dresses that looked like no other. She loved dresses. She dreamed about them all day and all night. So she moved to Paris and got a job as a dressmaker. She made a dress for a princess!

The characters:
I liked Rose the most as she went for it and never stopped following what she wanted to do. I didn’t really like Mama, Papa, or Rose’s little brother as they all laughed at Rose because of what she wanted to do when she was older.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
Yes, a little bit. I learned that in the past the streets of Paris were grey.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? It interested me as the story was set way back and I learned a bit what the past was like.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The story was very exciting; it was very light-hearted and fun and easy to read.

What stands out most?
What stands out is that Rose wants to follow her dream even though it might not come true. Rose has lots of perseverance.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, definitely, I would recommend it to younger pupils.

Unnamed reviewer’s review
The plot:
In this story there is someone called Rose who loves dresses and dreams about them all the time. She makes a dress for a princess and the princess wears it for a party. She loved it so much she offered Rose a job to work for her.

The characters:
In this book there are only 3 main characters; Rose, the princess, and the fashion designer. My favourite character is Rose because she never gave up and followed her dream. As there were no mean characters in the book, I liked them all.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
This book was based on a true story, therefore I learnt that dresses in the past were really long.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? This book was interesting because I learnt all about the fashion in the past, for example, people liked to wear feathers in their hair.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The book was light-hearted because after I finished reading it, I felt happy.

What stands out most?
Follow your dreams, no matter how ridiculous they may seem.

Would you recommend it?
I would recommend this book to my mum because she likes happy books.

Savannah’s review
The plot:
Rose is a girl who always dreams of dresses and wants to be a famous dressmaker when she grows up. The dress she dreams of most is a dress that shines like the moon and stars.

The characters:
My favourite character is the princess because she was very shy but when she wore the dress she felt confident. I did not like Rose’s mum, dad, or brother because they laughed at her designs that she created. Also, I did not like them because they let her go to Paris on her own.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
No, because it is a fiction book and it didn’t have any truth in it.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? I found the time of this book interesting because it must have been long ago, as they laughed at Rose’s amazing designs.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The plot made me feel light-hearted as it is a happy book.

What stands out most?
What stood out to me was the princess dressed up as a maid because usually a princess would want to show what she was.

Would you recommend it?
Yes, because it inspires people to follow their dreams and achieve their goals.

Eva’s review
The plot:
Rose wants to be a dressmaker and in mind she has a dress that she would love to make, so she moves to Paris and gets a job as a dressmaker, but the job was not exactly as she expected. One day she had to deliver a dress to the princess and in the end she was making dresses for the Princess.

The characters:
I found Rose the most interesting character because her love of making dresses was so strong and amazing. All the characters I liked because they were all so fascinating.

Did you learn anything new about the past?
I learned that in the past people wore quite dull clothes that weren’t so fancy.

What made the history of the time it was set in interesting to you? The time it was set in interested me because of how much dressmaking shops there were which means there must have been a lot of people wanting to make fancy dresses.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious, light-hearted?
The plot was exciting and light-hearted.

What stands out most?
Rose stands out for me from the book the most because her intention of making dresses was so strong.

Would you recommend it?
I would definitely recommend it to other people because the book was very fascinating.

Martha’s review
Characters:
I found Princess de Conti the most interesting because despite being a princess she wears plain black dresses instead of fancy, shiny, bright multi-coloured ones. I don’t like Rose’s family because they just laugh at Rose’s ideas and discourage her.

Did you learn anything new about the past from this book?
I learnt about Rose Bertin’s life.

When was the book set? What made the history or the time it was set in interesting?
The book is set in the 1760s and I found it interesting because I am interested in Marie Antoinette.

Was the plot exciting, thought-provoking, serious or light-hearted? 
The plot was quite light-hearted.

What stands out most for you from the book?
When in her imagination, Rose changes the clothes of the people around her. This stands out because I also have a vivid imagination.

Would you recommend it to other pupils?
I would recommend this to other pupils – but those younger than me – because it encourages imaginations.

Any other comments?
I like the connection between the book and real life. 6/10 because it was a bit young for me.

Nyley’s review
Characters:
The character I found most interesting was Rose because she is really active and her dresses are really pretty. I liked all of them but I didn’t like the parents because they were mean.

Did you learn anything new about the past from the book?
Nope.

What made the history or the time it was set interesting to them?
They wore interesting things.

Would you recommend it to other pupils?
This book was really good, so yes.