Lynne Rae Perkins schrijft romans die de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring verkennen met een delicaat observatievermogen. Haar stilistische aanpak wordt gekenmerkt door lyrische proza en inzichtelijke inkijkjes in het innerlijke leven van haar personages. Met haar werk beoogt Perkins de essentie van groei, ontdekking en ingewikkelde relaties te vangen. Haar schrijven resoneert bij lezers vanwege de authenticiteit en het diepe begrip van de menselijke geest.
Violet & Jobie in the Wild is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author.Brother and sister mice Violet and Jobie live a cozy and comfortable life in a humans’ house, where food is plentiful, and the television is both educational and entertaining.
Exploring themes of patience and self-discovery, this book delves into the complexities of waiting in various aspects of life. The narrative follows characters as they navigate their personal journeys, confronting their desires, fears, and the passage of time. Through poignant storytelling, it emphasizes the importance of resilience and the growth that can occur during periods of uncertainty. The author crafts a reflective experience that encourages readers to embrace the moments of pause and the lessons they bring.
She wished something would happen. Something good. To her. Checking her wish for loopholes, she found one. Hoping it wasn't too late, she thought the word soon. Meanwhile, in another part of town, he felt as if the world was opening. Life was rearranging itself; bulging in places, fraying in spots. He felt himself changing, too, but into what? So much can happen in a summer.
Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the world” in this short illustrated novel. Their destination is Guatemala, where Raúl—Dad’s friend from high school—and his family live. Lissie doesn’t know how to speak Spanish, and initially the world is cloaked in mystery. But Lissie is a fearless explorer, both of language and new places, and soon she is embracing the sights and sounds, the delicious foods, the family stories and history, and the people she encounters. There are memorable discoveries and almost disasters, but mostly there are new friends—including a forever friend named Flory—who Lissie hopes she will meet again one day.
Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins invites readers on an imagination-fueled journey through the living museum that surrounds us all. A transcendent and timely picture book, The Museum of Everything encourages young readers to wonder, dream, and explore-and to learn more about the world around them.
Jed, Chai und Tschk Tschk sind die dicksten Freunde. Dann passiert eines Tages, als die drei beim Nüsschen-Sammeln sind, etwas Entsetzliches: Ein Habicht schnappt sich Jed und macht sich auf und davon. In der Ferne können die Freunde gerade noch sehen, wie Jed vom Habicht losgelassen wird und in die Tiefe stürzt. Ob Jed noch lebt? Chai und Tschk Tschk machen sich auf den langen Weg, ihren Freund zu finden. Sie erleben Abenteuer und Gefahren, treffen andere Eichhörnchen-Stämme und entdecken nebenbei ihre Liebe zu Erdnussbutter.