Either whimsical or authentic, and through a coming of age scope. Ideally beautiful in its descriptive language, and inspiring in its message. Thank you. – Edit: Amélie was 2001* by dead_idols Related: Books to fully understand World War 2 in all aspects? Which book is the best to enter Dostoyevsky world of literature? Historical fiction Books on geopolitics Just finished all of Barbara Kinsolvers books and LOVED them, what next?