Jessie Ann Foley Bücher

Ein Buch wie ein Grunge-Hit: wild, laut und gefühlvoll. 1993. Das ist das Jahr, in dem Nirvana ihr letztes Album ihr letztes Album veröffentlichen. Und das Jahr, in dem Maggie von Chicago nach Irland zieht. Maggie vermisst ihr Zuhause ebenso wie ihren chaotischen und musikbegeisterten Onkel Kevin, Einzig seine Musiktipps sind Lichtblicke im regenverhangenen Irland. Mit der Musik von Pearl Jam, den Smashing Pumpkins und Nirvana ist alles Neue erträglich. Als Eoin auftaucht, der Junge mit dem unergründlichen Lächeln, lässt ihr Heimweh langsam nach. Doch gerade, als die beiden sich näherkommen, erreicht Maggie eine schreckliche Nachricht. Und auf einmal steht sie vor der Frage, was wirklich wichtig ist im Leben ... Ein berührender Roman über das Erwachsenwerden. Mit tollem Extra: Den Soundtrack zum Buch gibt's zum Nachhören im Netz

From Printz Honor winner and Morris Award finalist Jessie Ann Foley comes a comitragic YA novel that will appeal to fans of Jandy Nelson and Jeff Zentner. As the youngest of eight, painfully average Pup Flanagan is used to flying under the radar. He's barely passing his classes. He lets his longtime crush walk all over him. And he's in no hurry to decide on a college path. The only person who ever made him think he could be more was his older brother Patrick. But that was before Patrick died suddenly, leaving Pup with a family who won't talk about it and acquaintances who just keep saying, sorry for your loss. When Pup excels at a photography assignment he thought he'd bomb, things start to come into focus. His dream girl shows her true colors. An unexpected friend exposes Pup to a whole new world, right under his nose. And the photograph that was supposed to show Pup a way out of his grief ultimately reveals someone else who is still stuck in their own. Someone with a secret regret Pup never could have imagined.

Focusing on self-discovery, the narrative follows a girl's transformative journey as she navigates challenges and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from stories like When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain, it explores themes of identity and resilience, highlighting the importance of understanding oneself amidst life's obstacles.

A funny, fish-filled story about the joys of learning, and the rewards that come with staying true to who you are.

A gripping narrative unfolds in this novel by Jessie Ann Foley, known for her sharp storytelling and compelling characters. The story explores themes of survival and the complexities of adolescence, appealing to readers who enjoyed the intense atmospheres of Wilder Girls and The Grace Year. With a focus on character development and emotional depth, this work promises to engage and resonate with its audience.

In this poignant novel, a young girl leaves her troubled home and, while investigating a destructive tornado with the class outcast, learns the importance of letting her guard down. A must-read for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Dan Gemeinhart, and Corey Ann Haydu. Nadine has rules for surviving as the new Keep your head down.Mind your own business.Don’t stick your neck out for anyone. Especially not for Francis Pepper, the boy everyone in school picks on.Nadine just wants to get through the rest of the year without any trouble. She knows that once her mom is out of rehab, it’ll be back to the unpredictable in Chicago.But when she’s paired with Francis for a project about Centralia, Illinois, her new hometown, she’s drawn to his story. Francis was born the exact day that a tornado, the Great Tornado of the New Millennium (GTNM), destroyed the area. The cyclone even killed his mom. Then Nadine finds a mysterious book that contains instructions for channeling weather. Before she can blink, she and Francis are caught in the swirling whispers and lies that surround the GTNM.Try as they might, they can’t figure out two Who would want to summon a tornado to Centralia? And why would they want to hurt Francis’s family?

The narrative follows a young girl navigating the complexities of growing up, marked by experiences of loss, fractured friendships, and the discovery of faith. These pivotal moments shape her identity and outlook on life, highlighting the transformative power of adversity. Written by Jessie Ann Foley, a Printz Honor winner and Morris Award Finalist, this coming-of-age tale explores themes of resilience and personal growth.