Meg Rosoff Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Paris. August. One long summer of nothing. 48 hours of everything. From the inimitable Meg Rosoff comes a chaotic and irresistible new YA.

Daisy (15) wordt naar familie in Engeland gestuurd. Daar wordt ze verliefd op haar neef Edmond en beleeft ze een fantastische zomer. Als de oorlog uitbreekt wordt het huis opgeëist en de familie gescheiden. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.

A family's unexpected move brings a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially for young Betty, who fears leaving her old home and school. While the rest of the family embraces the change, Betty struggles with her emotions. McTavish, the family's loyal dog and self-proclaimed "rescue dog," senses her distress and is determined to help her adjust and regain her confidence. This heartwarming story explores themes of family support, friendship, and the challenges of change through the eyes of both a child and her devoted canine companion.

'This summer's must read' - The Times 'An irresistible account of female friendship ... Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff' - Amanda Craig 'A wonderful, captivating writer' - Daily Telegraph __________________ From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything. New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new - and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns - preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie. Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends - the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that's impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies ... when you have friends like these? From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies, love and the inevitable loss of innocence. Sharp and irresistible, it's perfect for fans of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends and Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan.

A baby that is different from all the others brings a family great joy until he grows too big for their home.

Everyone talks about falling in love like it's the most miraculous, life-changing thing in the world. Something happens, they say, and you know ...That's what happened when I met Kit Godden.I looked into his eyes and I knew.Only everyone else knew too. Everyone else felt exactly the same way.This is the story of one family, one dreamy summer - the summer when everything changes. In a holiday house by the sea, our watchful narrator sees everything, including many things they shouldn't, as their brother and sisters, parents and older cousins fill hot days with wine and games and planning a wedding. Enter two brothers - irresistible, charming, languidly sexy Kit and surly, silent Hugo. Suddenly there's a serpent in this paradise - and the consequences will be devastating. From Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of the iconic novel How I Live Now, comes a lyrical and quintessential coming-of-age tale - a summer book that's as heady, timeless and irresistible as Bonjour Tristesse and The Greengage Summer.

McTavish is back! And this time he has his eyes on the pies as Pa Peachey tries to win the local town Bake Off ... what could go wrong? Another hilarious family adventure from award-winning author Meg Rosoff and star illustrator Grace Easton.

It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Thankfully marvellous McTavish is always one step ahead... A glorious sequel to the hilarious Good Dog McTavish.

A charming and witty take on a family going to the dogs and the dog who must save them, from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner. Filled to the brim with Meg's wry humour and beautiful prose, this is a story for the young and the young at heart.

Die etwas andere Hundegeschichte – wer erzieht hier eigentlich wen? Als Betty und ihre Familie den Hund Mister Tavish aus dem Tierheim zu sich holen, ahnt noch keiner, dass dieser Hund ihr Familienleben gehörig auf den Kopf stellen wird. Mister Tavish jedoch weiß sofort Bescheid: Diese Familie braucht dringend seine Hilfe! Die Mutter hat die Nase voll von Wäschebergen, Sonderwünschen und Meckereien ihrer Lieben und tritt in den Streik. Statt in der Küche findet man sie jetzt auf der Yogamatte. Betty und ihre Geschwister müssen zwar ihre Zimmer nicht mehr aufräumen (hurra!), aber jeden Tag Pizza ist auf die Dauer doch nicht wirklich toll. Mister Tavish beobachtet alle ganz genau (wie Hunde das so machen) und entwickelt seinen ganz eigenen Plan. Wird es ihm gelingen, das Chaos in »seinem« neuen Zuhause und »seiner« neuen Familie wieder zu besiegen? Eine liebevoll-hintersinnige Hundegeschichte für die ganze Familie – mit vielen lustigen Bildern von Anke Faust Alle Bände der Serie:Band 1: »Glück für alle Felle«Band 2: »Ferien für alle Felle« (erscheint im Frühjahr 2020)

An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here Jonathan Trefoil’s boss is unhinged, his relationship baffling and his apartment just the wrong side of legal. His girlfriend wants to marry someone just like him – only richer and more organised with a different sense of humour. On the plus side, his two flatmates are determined to fix his life – or possibly to destroy it altogether. It’s difficult to be certain as they only speak dog. Poor Jonathan. He doesn’t remember life being this confusing back in the good old days before everyone expected him to act like a person. But one thing he knows for sure: if he can make it in New York City, he can make it anywhere. Will he get out of advertising, meet the girl of his dreams and figure out the gender of his secret crush? Given how it’s going so far, probably not.

Mila embarks on a road trip across the USA with her father to find his best friend, but she uncovers a deeper truth: the search itself often reveals more than the destination. This poignant narrative explores the complexities of growing up, emphasizing that adults don’t always have the answers—it's about the questions you ask. Renowned author Meg Rosoff delivers an atmospheric tale that captures the essence of adolescence, blending humor, tragedy, and philosophical themes. Critics praise her ability to portray the struggles of youth with authenticity and depth. The novel highlights the subtle shifts in relationships and the realization that the stories we cling to may not suffice in the challenging adult world. Rosoff's characters are multi-dimensional and relatable, making this a beautifully crafted narrative about the ties that bind parents and children, love, and loss. With accolades for her previous works, Rosoff continues to enchant readers with her unique storytelling style. This latest offering promises to be a memorable exploration of life's complexities, resonating with anyone navigating the transition to adulthood.

What if God were a feckless teenage boy named Bob? You can't leave Bob to run the planet on his own. ''He is God.' 'He's not much of a God.' In the beginning, Bob created the heaven and the earth and the beasts of the field and the creatures of the sea, and twenty-five million other species (including lots of fanciable girls). But mostly he prefers eating junk food and leaving his dirty clothes in a mouldering heap at the side of his bed. When Bob plays with mortals, millions die. And every time he falls in love, earth erupts in natural disasters. So humankind is going to be very sorry indeed he ever ran into a beautiful, completely irresistible girl called Lucy...

Op de ochtend dat ze zou trouwen kroop Pell Ridley in het donker haar bed uit, kuste haar zusters vaarwel, haalde Jack uit de wind en de regen van de boswei en vertelde hem dat ze weggingen. Al was het niet waarschijnlijk dat hij bezwaar zou maken, als paard. Op de ochtend van haar huwelijk vlucht Pell Ridley op haar paard Jack weg van haar ouderlijk huis. Haar jongste (stief)broertje Bean wil met haar mee. Samen trekken ze rond door het negentiende-eeuwse Engeland. Onderweg raakt Pell eerst haar paard en later ook haar broertje kwijt. Tijdens haar zoektocht ontmoet ze een stroper, zigeuners en een paardensmid. Rosoff beschrijft op eigenzinnige wijze het rauwe leven op het Engelse platteland in de negentiende eeuw.

Ik was van twee kostscholen af getrapt en het laatste wat ik wilde was naar die derde, hier, aan de kust van East Anglia. Maar zonder het St. Oswald had ik niet de vissershut ontdekt met zijn roodgloeiende kachel, gestreepte dekens en zeemonstersoep. Zonder het St. Oswald had ik niet de jongen ontmoet met de mooie ogen, de vage glimlach en zijn mistig verleden. Zonder het St. Oswald had ik Finn niet ontmoet. En zonder Finn zou er geen verhaal zijn.

Stel dat je de vijftienjarige David Case was, dan zou je kunnen besluiten jezelf voortaan Justin Case te noemen en je uiterlijk compleet te veranderen. Je zou jezelf kunnen transformeren tot een geweldig atleet, en kunnen proberen te ontkomen aan het noodlot dat je op de hielen zit, aan alle catastrofale gebeurtenissen die elke seconde dreigen te gebeuren. Je zou weg kunnen lopen van huis, en voor je het weet zou je leven allerlei even vreemde als dramatische wendingen nemen.

Stel je een droomzomer voor in de nabije toekomst. Alles staat in bloei. Het gras zo groen dat je het kunt proeven. De zon op je huid. De zoete geur van honing. Een hand die je been aanraakt. Je wordt verliefd op degene op wie je niet verliefd zou moeten worden. Stel je voor dat deze wereld verandert in een chaos en jouw droomzomer verandert in een nachtmerrie. Dit overkomt de 15-jarige Daisy uit New York, die de zomer doorbrengt bij haar neven en nichtje in Engeland. Dit is een loepzuiver en tijdloos verhaal over liefde, verlies en overleven in tijden van oorlog.