Robin Friedman besloot, na een carrière als redacteur in New York en een jaar rechtenstudie, kinderboeken te gaan schrijven. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door een scherp inzicht in kinderlijke ervaringen en emoties, vakkundig verteld. Friedman combineert meesterlijk humor met diepere thema's, waardoor verhalen ontstaan die jonge lezers en hun families aanspreken. Haar schrijven is erop gericht de fantasie te prikkelen en inzichtelijke perspectieven op opgroeien te bieden.
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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows Lula McLean as her family home becomes a Confederate headquarters in Manassas, Virginia. As the Union army advances, Lula and her family flee to Appomattox Court House, taking her cherished rag doll with them. A pivotal moment occurs in 1865 when Lula accidentally leaves her doll behind, leading to a significant event that shapes history. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on personal lives.
The story follows seventeen-year-old Parker Rabinowitz, the popular high school student grappling with bulimia, a struggle that goes unnoticed by his peers but is recognized by his younger sister, Danielle. Their relationship highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of mental health. The narrative delves into themes of popularity, personal battles, and the importance of support, ultimately conveying a message of hope and resilience.
At eighteen, Chip Ackerman is a captivating former heartthrob facing a heart-wrenching decision to leave the girl he loves. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of young adulthood as he navigates the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Chip's journey highlights the emotional turmoil of letting go, making it a poignant tale of first love and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
In 1980s New York, eighth-grader Roxanne misses her mother and struggles with her Israeli-American identity and her father's long hours. Roxanne (Ravit) Ben-Ari is an Israeli immigrant girl looking to fit in. An evangelist for TV reruns like Wonder Woman, The Brady Bunch, and Little House on the Prairie. Roxanne is desperate to emulate all-American TV girls. But things change when Liat moves in nearby, and Liat's self-confidence enables Roxanne to embrace her own unique identity.
Witzig und wahr – ein Buch über Freundschaft, übers Schwärmen und Verliebtsein Astreiner Anfang, denkt Jackie, als er nach einer Woche harter Arbeit endlich den ersten Satz seines großen Romans zu Papier gebracht hat. Leider steht im Bestseller-Lehrbuch nichts über den zweiten Satz. Geschweige denn über den dritten oder vierten. Daher beschließt Jackie einfach, seinen Roman selbst zu erleben. Die Zutaten dazu sind: seine Öko-Eltern, seine Freunde Nick und Mallory sowie Kelly, die umschwärmte Tochter des Schwimmlehrers. Und dann gibt es noch eine Python namens Larry …
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