Jessica Vitalis schrijft meeslepende jeugdliteratuur, waarin ze thema's over opgroeien en gezinsdynamiek verkent. Haar proza is boeiend en verweeft vaak elementen van mysterie en avontuur. Vitalis blinkt uit in het creëren van sterke, nieuwsgierige jonge protagonisten die de uitdagingen van de wereld om hen heen aangaan. Haar werken worden geprezen om hun warme toon en hun vermogen om lezers mee te slepen in haar fantasievolle verhalen.
At twelve, Cayenne's dreams of stability are realized when her unconventional parents decide to settle down. However, she soon discovers that blending in with her new peers is more challenging than she anticipated, leading her to navigate the complexities of friendship and acceptance in a world that feels foreign.
A timeless and tenderhearted narrative unfolds, captivating readers with its enchanting qualities. The story weaves emotional depth and charm, inviting exploration of themes that resonate across generations. With a focus on heartfelt connections and the beauty of life’s moments, it promises to leave a lasting impression on all who delve into its pages.
Struggling against her circumstances, a twelve-year-old girl named Fud enters a beauty pageant to win prize money and escape her mother's abusive boyfriend. Throughout her journey, she discovers a mysterious bond with nearby coyotes, which guides her in understanding her identity and the true nature of those she can help. The story explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of connection with nature.
"The path ahead isn't easy. It will be filled with darkness and despair, and you will almost certainly regret your decision, just as I regret mine."~Narrator, The Wolf's CurseTwelve-year-old Gauge’s life has been cursed since the day he witnessed a Great White Wolf steal his grandpapá’s soul, preventing it from reaching the Sea-in-the-Sky and sailing into eternity. When the superstitious residents of Bouge-by-the-Sea accuse the boy of crying wolf, he joins forces with another orphan to prove his innocence. They navigate their shared grief in a journey that ultimately reveals life-changing truths about the wolf––and death.