Anica Mrose Rissi is een schrijfster en verhalenverteller wiens werk varieert van boeiende hoofdstukboeken voor jonge lezers tot aangrijpende verhalen voor jongvolwassenen. Ze duikt in thema's als vriendschap, zelfontdekking en avontuur met een onderscheidende stem die het publiek boeit. Met een achtergrond als boekredacteur brengt Rissi een doordachte en genuanceerde aanpak in haar verhalen, waarbij ze verhalen creëert die diep resoneren. Haar proza wordt gekenmerkt door warmte en een scherpzinnige verkenning van de menselijke ervaring.
Follow Anna and her charming wiener dog, Banana, as they embark on delightful adventures in this illustrated chapter book series. Aimed at young readers, the stories combine humor and heart, making them ideal for fans of Judy Moody, Clementine, and Ivy & Bean. The first four books introduce engaging characters and relatable experiences, promising fun and excitement for children.
The illustrated Anna, Banana chapter book series follows the delightful escapades of Anna and her charming wiener dog, Banana. Perfect for young readers who enjoy fun and relatable stories, this collection features the first four books filled with humor and friendship, appealing to fans of beloved characters like Judy Moody, Clementine, and Ivy & Bean. Each adventure showcases the bond between Anna and Banana, making it an engaging read for children.
A moving middle grade story by Anica Mrose Rissi that will appeal to readers who loved The Thing about Jellyfish and Hello, Universe, about the enduring bond between twins: Anders, who has recently died, and Lily, who has to balance her grief and confusion with a brother who isn't quite gone--and how to navigate a world that is moving forward without him. Of course Anders wasn't lonely in the afterlife. He still, like always, had Lily. Lily doesn't believe in making wishes. Not anymore. Not since Anders died. Wishes can't fix the terrible thing that happened. Wishing won't change how it feels. But Lily does believe in the impossible. She has a secret so extraordinary, so magical, no one would believe that it's true. No one except Anders, of course. Nothing about this summer is turning out how Lily would have wished. But wishes, like seasons, can change.
Life on Earth isn't always fair, so Sophia runs off to the moon, where there are no bedtimes, no time-outs, and no Mom. But as Sophia and her mom send letters to each other, Mom has a clever comeback for all of Sophia's angry notes. Home starts to sound not-quite-so-bad, especially when Mom reports that someone from the moon has moved in to Sophia's old room, they're having spaghetti for dinner, and they're reading Sophia's favorite story at bedtime. A through line of unconditional love underscored with lots of humor and imagination makes this picturebook a stellar pick for storytime.
There's so much for these little piggies to do before their party-they have to bake the cake, decorate the house, deliver the invitations, and, most importantly, watch out for Wolf! With clever nods to various fairytales and nursery rhymes sprinkled throughout, this picturebook takes the classic Three Little Pigs story in a new direction, celebrating friendship and great party planning.
A contemporary collection of original short stories by Anica Mrose Rissi that is sure to elicit chills, laughs, and screams, even from the most devoted fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long... A look-alike doll makes itself right at home... A school talent-show act leaves the audience aghast... And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains... This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night. So if you're feeling brave, turn the page.
The nail-bitingly intense story of a summer at camp that ends in a disturbing death-and depicts a powerful friendship that won't ever be forgotten. And despite Lainie's painful obsession with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, and the ways he has tried to come between them, friends don't spill each other's secrets.
A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love-perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E.
Katka slaví s rodinou, nejlepší kamarádkou Julií a pejskem Ťapkou své narozeniny. Ale během oslavy se kámošky pohádají.Následující dny ve škole se spolu vůbec nebaví, a Katka si dokonce najde novou kamarádku. Je přátelství mezi Katkou a Julií opravdu konec, nebo se dívky znovu usmíří?
Katka a její nejlepší kamarádky Julie a Isabela se těší na školní výlet do zoo. Ale když chce Julie ukázat Katce žirafy nebo zebry, Isabela ji táhne k velbloudům nebo želvám – zkrátka se celý den o Katku přetahují! Vymyslí Katka s pomocí táty a věrného pejska Ťapky, jak zvládnout kamarádství ve třech?
