About this item
Highlights
- "A heartfelt novel celebrating friendship and family ties.
- Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 3-5) 2006 4th Winner, Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 6-8) 2006 4th Winner
- 8-12 Years
- 7.72" x 5.22" Paperback
- 141 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
This heartwarming tale of love, life, and friendship by the Newbery Medalist tells the story of how Granny Torrelli's warm words and secret recipes mend a rift between 12-year-old Rosie and her best friend.Book Synopsis
"A heartfelt novel celebrating friendship and family ties." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. She understands from experience that life's twist and turns can't rattle the unique bond between two lifelong pals.
Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech cooks up a delightfully tender novel filled with homemade dishes and secret recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.
Celebrate a special connection to a parent or grandparent by sharing this empathetic, funny book.
"A tasty treat." -ALA Booklist (starred review)
"This is a meal that should not be missed." -School Library Journal (starred review)
An ALA Notable Children's Book and ALA Booklist Editors' Choice
From the Back Cover
Bailey, who is usually so nice, Bailey, my neighbor, my friend, my buddy, my pal for my whole life, knowing me better than anybody, that Bailey, that Bailey I am so mad at right now, that Bailey, I hate him today.
Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.