Katherine Hannigan Livres

What do you do when your life goes from righter than right to a million miles beyond wrong? Try to scare away the new neighbors with signs and posters that warn things like "Typhoons Known to Occur Here -- Water Rats Abound." Avoid eye contact and word contact, with Mama and Daddy in particular. Stay away from the orchard and the brook and the old tree and anything else that reminds you of how good things used to be. Put together the best plan you've ever created to get things back to just-about-perfect again.

Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first female detective, Kate Warne, this fast-paced adventure is full of feats of daring and danger, bold action, and newfound courage. When orphaned eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives in Chicago, she is shocked to find that her long-lost aunt is a detective working for the famous Pinkerton's National Detective agency! With nation-changing events simmering in the background as Abraham Lincoln heads for the White House, Aunt Kate is working on the biggest case of her life, and Nell quickly makes herself indispensable by cracking codes, wearing disguises, and spying on nefarious criminals. But can she also solve the case of what really happened on the night her best friend disappeared?

True: Delly Pattison likes surpresents (presents that are a surprise). The day the Boyds come to town, Delly's sure a special surpresent is on its way. But lately, everything that she thinks will be good and fun turns into trouble. She's never needed a surpresent more than now. True: Brud Kinney wants to play basketball like nothing anybody's ever seen. When the Boyds arrive, though, Brud meets someone who plays like nothing he's ever seen. True: Ferris Boyd isn't like anyone Delly or Brud have ever met. Ferris is a real mysturiosity (an extremely curious mystery). True: Katherine Hannigan's first novel since her acclaimed Ida B is a compelling look at the ways friendships and truths are discovered. It's all true ( . . . sort of).

Ida B. Applewood is a spirited young girl who prioritizes her own fun and adventures over the constraints of time. With a vivid imagination, she navigates her world filled with family, nature, and the challenges of growing up. As she learns to balance her desire for play with the realities of life, Ida discovers the importance of friendship, resilience, and embracing change. This charming story captures the essence of childhood and the journey of self-discovery through Ida's lively experiences.

Emmaline stands out in her neat town due to her playful nature and love for hopping and shouting "Hoopalala!" Her greatest desire is to have a bunny, which reflects her whimsical personality. The story explores themes of individuality and the joy of embracing one's true self amidst societal expectations.

Emphasizing math concepts through creative storytelling, this vibrant picture book blends friendship and imaginative play, presenting its narrative entirely in equations. Katherine Hannigan, known for her bestselling work, crafts a unique experience that engages young readers in both mathematics and social themes.

Die elfjährige Delly ist anders als andere Mädchen: neugierig, unerschrocken und erfinderisch – und sie liebt Überraschungen. Sie lässt Tiere frei, wenn sie ihr leidtun. Sie beleidigt andere, ohne es zu merken. Sie leiht sich Sachen aus, weil ein Abenteuer lockt. Und sie prügelt sich schon mal, falls ihr jemand widerspricht. Bis Ferris in die Klasse kommt. Ferris ist auch anders: Sie spricht nicht und will nicht berührt werden. Alle respektieren das, nur Delly will wissen, warum. Doch sie muss erst lernen, Ferris’ Schweigen in Vertrauen zu verwandeln, bis diese sich öffnet. Als es geschieht, ist es die größte Überraschung, die Delly je erlebt hat. Und der Beginn einer großen Freundschaft.

Was ist das Paradies? Ida B Applewood lebt in einem kleinen Paradies. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Hund Rufus streift sie durch die Apfelplantage ihrer Eltern, hält ein Schwätzchen mit dem Bach und den Bäumen, denen sie Namen gegeben hat wie Alice, Heinrich VIII. und Charles. Alles fühlt sich richtig und gut an. Doch eines Tages wird Idas Leben furchtbar kompliziert. Kann sie, die am liebsten von morgens bis abends verwegene Pläne schmiedet, sich etwas ausdenken, damit alles wieder richtig und gut wird?