Leila Howland est une autrice renommée dont les œuvres explorent les complexités de l'adolescence et de la découverte de soi. Son écriture se caractérise par une prose captivante et des personnages auxquels les lecteurs peuvent s'identifier, les entraînant dans des mondes vibrants. À travers ses récits, Howland aborde souvent des thèmes tels que l'amitié, l'identité et le parcours pour trouver sa propre voix.
This charming story about three California sisters spending the summer on Cape Cod is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks-as a starred ALA Booklist review raved-and The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Though Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver couldn't be more different, they're all excited about summer vacation.
The series features a delightful blend of humor and sisterly adventures, crafted by award-winning author Rita Williams Garcia. Readers can expect engaging characters and lively interactions that capture the essence of sibling relationships, making it a joyful experience filled with laughter and relatable moments.
Rapunzel is not your typical princess. For one thing, she has returned to her kingdom after eighteen years spent trapped in a tower and she's still getting to know her parents. For another, she has to get used to royal customs, like the proper ways to sit and curtsy, when she'd really rather climb a tree and paint. Plus, she hates wearing shoes. Cassandra is not your typical lady-in-waiting. As the daughter of the captain of the guard, she has grown up fascinated by security and weaponry. It has been her life's goal to become a soldier in the guard, and princess-sitting doesn't really fit into her plan-especially when that princess's aggravating boyfriend is always hanging around. But when Rapunzel and Cassandra stumble upon a secret lagoon said to hold the key to the kingdom's greatest power, it will be up to them to solve the mystery? before someone more sinister does. Follow this tale of adventure and intrigue, love and destiny, and, most important, friendship.
In the second installment of the Nantucket series, the narrative continues to explore the complexities of adolescence, friendship, and self-discovery against the backdrop of the picturesque island of Nantucket. The protagonist, a young girl navigating the challenges of growing up, faces pivotal moments that test her relationships and personal growth. Themes of loyalty, identity, and the bittersweet nature of change are woven throughout the story as she and her friends confront the realities of their evolving lives. Key characters include the protagonist and her close-knit group of friends, each bringing their own perspectives and struggles to the forefront. As they experience the joys and trials of summer, the characters learn valuable lessons about trust, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The setting of Nantucket serves not only as a beautiful backdrop but also as a catalyst for the characters' journeys, highlighting the interplay between environment and personal development. This volume deepens the exploration of the characters’ dynamics and the impact of their choices, setting the stage for further growth and transformation in future installments.
For Cricket Thompson, a summer like this one will change everything. A summer spent on Nantucket with her best friend, Jules Clayton, and the indomitable Clayton family. A summer when she'll make the almost unattainable Jay Logan hers. A summer to surpass all dreams. Some of this turns out to be true. Some of it doesn't. When Jules and her family suffer a devastating tragedy that forces the girls apart, Jules becomes a stranger whom Cricket wonders whether she ever really knew. And instead of lying on the beach working on her caramel-colored tan, Cricket is making beds and cleaning bathrooms to support herself in paradise for the summer. But it's the things Cricket hadn't counted on--most of all, falling hard for someone who should be completely off-limits--that turn her dreams into an exhilarating, bittersweet reality. A beautiful future is within her grasp, and Cricket must find the grace to embrace it. If she does, her life could be the perfect shade of Nantucket blue.
In the third book in the middle grade series that Newbery Honor-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia raved is “brimming with hilarity and sisterly hijinks,” Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver return to Cape Cod for a final, unforgettable summer. The Silver Sisters are heading to Pruet again to visit Aunt Sunny and all the friends they’ve made in Cape Cod the past two years. Before they head East, the girls make a promise they hope will keep the sister drama to a minimum: no fighting. But things get off to a rocky start when Marigold, after making it her mission to befriend Chloe, the famous director Philip Rathbone’s niece, discovers that Zinnie has swooped in and become besties with Chloe. Once again, Marigold’s little sister has intruded on her life. With the divide between the girls growing deeper, Marigold, Zinnie, and Lily worry it’s impossible for them to go a summer without a big fight. The same silver moon may hang in the night sky each year, but the sisters below it are changing in ways they have yet to understand. If they grow apart, more than a promise could be at risk. But if they grow together…the sky’s the limit.
Am Strand in Jay Logans Armen – für Cricket hätte es der perfekte Sommer werden sollen. Aber als ihre beste Freundin sie vom Familienurlaub auslädt, zerplatzt Crickets Traum. Anstatt mit ihren Freunden auf Partys zu gehen, heuert sie als Zimmermädchen in einer Pension an. Doch letztlich sind es die völlig unerwarteten Dinge – allem voran eine verbotene Liebe und ein lang gehütetes Geheimnis – die diesen Sommer unvergesslich machen.
