Thirteen-year-old Pia doesn't know her father, but she desperately wants to meet him. So she sends a letter to his home in far-off Italy. After she mails that one little letter, Pia's world turns upside down. But as she explores art, poetry, and New York City - and even makes her way to Italy to meet her mysterious papa - her world starts to right itself.In this powerful and heartfelt story, Pia tries hard to forgive and love her imperfect family, and along the way blossoms into a wise and worldly young woman.

 

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Harcourt Children's Books .

MARISABINA RUSSO has written and illustrated many picture books for children. A Portrait of Pia is her second novel for young readers. She lives in the Hudson Valley.