Deze auteur onderzoekt existentiële vragen en menselijke veerkracht in het aangezicht van catastrofes. Haar werken spelen zich af in een wereld op de rand van de afgrond, waar personages worden geconfronteerd met een onzekere toekomst. Palmer richt zich op de emotionele en psychologische gevolgen van deze gebeurtenissen voor individuen en de samenleving. Haar schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een indringend inzicht in de menselijke natuur en het aanpassingsvermogen onder extreme omstandigheden.
Caroline Kline, a twelve-year-old grieving her mother's death and coping with loss from Hurricane Emma, yearns for normalcy and friendship. Her life takes a surprising turn when she starts walking Denver, her neighbor's extraordinary talking dog. Denver reveals he has a heavenly message for Caroline, challenging her skepticism about miracles. This heartwarming story by Iva-Marie Palmer explores themes of belief, connection, and the transformative power of faith, blending humor with poignant moments.
"One part Judy Blume, one part Amy Schumer, Gimme Everything You Got is incredibly warm, bracingly frank, and laugh-out-loud hilarious. I didn't want the game to end." -Katie Cotugno, New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days It's 1979--the age of roller skates and feathered bangs, Charlie's Angels and Saturday Night Fever--and Susan Klintock is a junior in high school with a lot of sexual fantasies . . . but not a lot of sexual experience. No boy--at least not any she knows--has been worth taking a shot on. That is, until Bobby McMann arrives. Bobby is foxy, he's charming . . . and he's also the coach of the brand-new girls' soccer team. Sure, he's totally, 100 percent, completely off limits. Sure, Susan doesn't stand a chance. But that doesn't mean she can't try out for the team to get closer to him, and Susan Klintock has always liked a challenge. Between the endless drills and grueling practices, Susan discovers something else: She might actually love soccer. But being a part of the first girls' team at school means dealing with other challenges. As friendships shifts, she finds her real passions might lie in places she didn't expect when the season began--and that discovering who she is will mean taking risks, both on and off the pitch. Love. Lust. Soccer. Acclaimed author Iva-Marie Palmer returns with a fresh, funny, feminist coming-of-age comedy about learning to take your shot on the things that truly matter.
Targeting fans of humor-filled children's literature, this book features relatable characters navigating the ups and downs of school life. With a blend of witty storytelling and engaging illustrations, it captures the adventures and misadventures of its protagonists, making it an entertaining read for young audiences. The themes of friendship, creativity, and self-discovery resonate throughout, ensuring a delightful experience for those who enjoy series like Big Nate and Dork Diaries.
Sarabeth Lewis finds herself unexpectedly locked in Teena McAuley's basement during a party. When they emerge, they discover an alien invasion has occurred, leaving them as unlikely survivors. Along with fellow outcasts, they must set aside their differences to save their town and confront the extraterrestrial threat.
