Mary Stolz was een gevierde auteur voor kinderen en adolescenten, wiens romans werden geprezen om hun serieuze benadering van de uitdagingen van jongeren. Haar protagonisten navigeerden vaak door complexe emotionele en sociale landschappen en leerden beslissende actie te ondernemen in verschillende omstandigheden, van professionele rollen tot persoonlijke worstelingen. Hoewel haar verhalen vaak romantiek verweefden met realistische situaties, schuwden ze imperfecte ontknopingen niet, waarbij mannelijke personages soms de zaken compliceerden in plaats van gemakkelijke oplossingen te bieden. Stolz' onderscheidende stem ving de authentieke ervaringen en de veerkracht van de adolescentie.
Amid a stormy night, Thomas and his grandfather find comfort in each other's company, sharing stories with Ringo the cat as the rain pours outside. This picture book beautifully illustrates the theme of overcoming fears, showcasing how connection and storytelling can provide solace during unsettling moments.
Twin brothers, sons of a plantation owner, share everything--except their different beliefs about slavery. As the political tensions rise in the South, they are caught between their passions for their causes and their love for one another. When the Civil War begins, the twins both go to war--to fight each other. Mary Stolz captures the spirit of the times in this emotionally-charged story of two brothers growing irrevocably apart.
Reformed bully Martin Hastings fantasizes about heroic adventures as an explorer and a sports star, until his new circle of friends and growing self-confidence at home make real life as exciting as his daydreams.
Der weite Weg nach Vermont - bk920; Frankh´sche Verlagsgesellschaft; Mary Stolz; Paperback; 1973
