Frances Park Livres

Exploring the author's personal history, this memoir weaves together previously published essays that reflect on her family's unique journey to the United States before the Korean migration wave. Through a blend of heartbreak and humor, it captures her deep connections with family and friends, showcasing her passionate insights and singular voice. The narrative serves as a poignant tribute to the rich tapestry of her experiences and the enduring impact of her heritage.

Even though Yum Yung lives in Korea, the idea of a New York bagel just pops into his head one day, and he decides he just has to have one. Yum Yung's search begins at the highest mountaintop in Korea, where he finds a pigeon to take his message to New York. "I would like to order one bagel to go." After a long wait and no bagel, Yum Yung asks his friends (the farmer, the fisherman, the beekeeper, and the baker) for help. Their creative solution will make young readers giggle with delight and as Yum Yung (with the help of his friends) fulfills his bagel dream.

The story follows Jangmi, a young Korean girl struggling with the anxiety of leaving her home in Korea for a new life in America. As she navigates her feelings about the move, Jangmi gradually adapts to her new surroundings in Massachusetts. Through her experiences and the friendships she forms, the narrative highlights themes of resilience and belonging, offering a comforting message about the challenges of relocation and the joys of new beginnings.

Set in the summer of 1976, the story explores themes of alienation and identity through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Marcy Moon, who idolizes her captivating sister Cleo. As Marcy navigates life in a predominantly white town in Virginia, she grapples with her longing to emulate Cleo's boldness and sexuality, while also facing the emotional distance from their mother, who struggles with her own past. The sisters' deep connection with their father adds complexity, highlighting his desire to be a good parent amidst his personal struggles.

Prawdziwa historia jednego sklepiku, dwóch sióstr i mnóstwa czekolady! Po niespodziewanej śmierci ojca siostry Frances i Ginger Park próbują znaleźć ukojenie w... słodyczach. Dziwne? Niekoniecznie! Siostry wykorzystują bowiem otrzymany spadek, otwierając cukierenkę. A sklepik ze słodkościami szybko się staje magicznym miejscem obdarzonym mocą leczenia złamanych serc i wlewania w nie optymizmu. Przepis na domowe trufle jest wspaniałym zwieńczeniem wspomnień sióstr Park. Ich opowieść zachwyci czytelników – nie tylko tych uzależnionych od czekolady. „Publishers Weekly” WYDAWCA LOJALNIE OSTRZEGA: TA KSIĄŻKA POBUDZA APETYT…

Marcy und Cleo waren als Kind ein Herz und eine Seele. Als Erwachsene können sie unterschiedlicher kaum sein. Was ist passiert? Nach Jahren ohne Kontakt treffen sie sich wieder, aber es ist nicht leicht, sich zusammenzuraufen, schon gar nicht, wenn Marcy ihre Schwester für eine Mörderin hält.§