Lisa Graff schreibt Geschichten, die sich mit den komplexen Beziehungen und Herausforderungen der Kindheit mit bemerkenswerter Sensibilität auseinandersetzen. Ihr Schreiben wird für seine Tiefe gefeiert und bietet den Lesern tiefe Einblicke in die Gedanken und Gefühle ihrer jungen Charaktere. Graff erforscht meisterhaft das Innenleben von Kindern, während sie Selbstfindung betreiben und schwierige Umstände überwinden. Ihre Erzählungen untersuchen durchweg Themen wie Freundschaft, Familie und Widerstandsfähigkeit.
Ein Mädchen mit magischem Talent ... Das 11-jährige Waisenmädchen Cady hat ein magisches Talent: Sie kann für jeden Menschen den perfekten Kuchen backen. Doch eines hat sie bisher noch nicht gefunden – ihre perfekte Familie! So lebt sie, seit sie denken kann, in Miss Mallorys »Heim für verloren gegangene Mädchen«. Was Cady nicht weiß: Miss Mallory spürt wieder ihr untrügliches Ziehen in der Brust, was bedeutet, dass auch Cadys größter Wunsch bald in Erfüllung gehen wird. Eine magisch-verwickelte Geschichte, über der stets der betörende Duft von Cadys Kuchen schwebt.
From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love. Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he is good at and how he can take pride in himself. A perfect companion to Lisa Graff's National Book Award-nominated A Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie's. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead's Liar and Spy, RJ Palacio's Wonder and Cynthia Lord's Rules. Praise for Lisa Graff's novels Tangle of Knots (nominated for a National Book Award) * "Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come."--Booklist, starred review Double Dog Dare "Graff's...story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations."--Publishers Weekly
The novel blends elements of time travel and emotional growth as a young girl navigates her present by connecting with her father in the past. This journey allows her to gain insight into her life and make transformative choices for her future. With a compelling narrative that intertwines familial relationships and self-discovery, the story resonates with themes of understanding and change.
For a third-grader, Sophie Simon is one smart cookie. She enjoys teaching herself advanced calculus and has performed successful heart surgery on an earthworm. She's also very clever when it comes to dealing with her clueless parents. But Sophie is no genius when it comes to calculating the high value of friendship--until, that is, she has to use her incredible IQ to help out some classmates with their own parental troubles.
