Marilyn Sachs Livres

L'enfance et l'adolescence de Nicole, issue d'une famille juive dispersée par les Allemands, sont racontées avec verve, humour et tout le tragique de la situation.

The story revolves around Fran Ellen Smith, a fourth grader who finds solace in The Bears' House, a special place that offers her an escape from her troubled home life. As the term ends, Miss Thompson plans to give the house away to a student, leaving Fran Ellen anxious about her chances of winning it. The narrative explores themes of belonging, hope, and the challenges of childhood, highlighting Fran Ellen's emotional struggle and desire for a safe haven.

In the second of three books about a poor family living in the Bronx in the 1940’s, Laura, the older sister, has to cope with the pleasures and pains of going off to camp.

The story follows a young girl who relocates and must navigate the challenges of leaving her friends behind. She forms a bond with the most popular girl in her new class, raising questions about the sustainability of their friendship amidst social dynamics and personal growth. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, themes of acceptance and the struggle for belonging emerge.

Set in the 1940s Bronx, this concluding installment of a series focuses on two sisters navigating complex emotions of envy, resentment, and love. As they confront their struggles within a challenging family environment, the story delves into the intricacies of sibling relationships and personal growth amidst adversity.

Jeff, a high school senior, becomes obsessed with creating a new, beautiful, person out of an unhappy fat girl, but when she begins to think independently, he loses control of the situation.

Thirteen-year-old Veronica manages to bully everyone in her class, except for shrimpy Peter Wedermeyer who keeps taunting and outsmarting her at every turn.

Angie entschuldigt sich versehentlich bei einem falschen Jim für ihr Verhalten. Peinlich berührt, entdeckt sie, dass sie gut mit ihm reden kann, doch er möchte sich nicht mit ihr treffen.