Tara Dairman schrijft boeiende middle-grade romans die speels de wereld van eten en culinaire avonturen verkennen. Haar verhalen staan bekend om hun pittige personages en humoristische situaties, en bieden een heerlijke leeservaring voor jonge lezers. Dairmans achtergrond omvat ook het schrijven van toneelstukken, wat een unieke dramatische flair aan haar vertelstijl geeft.
In this delightful sequel, Gladys Gatsby embarks on a summer camp adventure, blending culinary creativity with the challenges of camp life. As she navigates friendships, rivalries, and the quest for culinary excellence, Gladys's passion for food shines through. The story captures her growth and the joy of discovering new flavors and experiences, making for an engaging read that combines humor and heart.
Facing her beloved Papa Niall's illness, twelve-year-old Henna embarks on a quest to find a legendary plant with healing powers at St. Basil's Conservatory. There, she encounters a vibrant world of unique plants and diverse peers, including the rule-bending P and the privileged Lora. As Henna focuses on her mission, she discovers the importance of friendship and support amidst her journey of hope and grief. This heartwarming tale highlights resilience and the beauty of connection in challenging times.
Blending elements of culinary adventure and heartfelt storytelling, this middle grade series captures the essence of food and friendship. Readers will enjoy delightful characters navigating their passion for cooking while exploring themes of creativity, growth, and community. With a warm and engaging narrative style, the series promises to inspire young readers to embrace their culinary interests and the joy of sharing meals with others.
Seznamte se s jedenáctiletou Gladys Gatsbyovou, nejpřísnější restaurační kritičkou! Gladys Gatsbyová má už od sedmi let velkou lásku – vaření. Aby o ni rodiče neměli strach, vařila vždy tajně, když byla doma sama. Teď jí je jedenáct a po nehodě s creme brulée (byl to jen takový malý oheň) má Gladys zákaz vstupu do kuchyně. Je nešťastná, ale brzy si najde novou zábavu. Do literární soutěže, kterou vyhlásily místní noviny, pošle smyšlený životopis restaurační kritičky. Omylem se životopis zatoulá do jiné složky a Gladys přijde dopis s nabídkou napsat opravdovou kritiku…