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Barbara Brooks Wallace

    Cette auteure crée des récits captivants qui explorent les complexités de l'enfance et de l'adolescence avec un regard aiguisé sur la profondeur émotionnelle et la nuance psychologique. Son œuvre aborde fréquemment les thèmes de la famille, de l'identité et de la recherche d'appartenance, souvent dans des décors vibrants et évocateurs. Grâce à une narration engageante et à des personnages mémorables, elle invite les lecteurs dans des mondes où l'imagination et la réalité s'entremêlent. Sa voix narrative distinctive et sa capacité à capturer l'essence des expériences de jeunesse en font une figure marquante de la littérature jeunesse.

    Not-So-Perfect Princess / The Heart of a Hero
    The Perils of Peppermints
    Peppermints in the Parlor
    The Contest Kid Strikes Again
    • Peppermints in the Parlor

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,0(1489)Évaluer

      The story follows orphaned Emily Luccock as she moves to her aunt and uncle's San Francisco home, expecting a warm welcome but instead confronting chilling secrets and unimaginable horrors. This beloved novel, re-released with new cover art, explores themes of family, loss, and resilience in the face of darkness.

      Peppermints in the Parlor
    • The Perils of Peppermints

      • 276pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,4(13)Évaluer

      In this sequel to a beloved Victorian thriller, Emily Luccock navigates the challenges of boarding school life, confronting a nefarious headmistress and the allure of peppermints. The story promises to deliver a mix of adventure and intrigue as Emily's resilience is tested in her new environment.

      The Perils of Peppermints
    • Not-so-Perfect Princess Dutiful Princess Julianna has a secret - she's actually happiest make-up-free, sailing with the sea breeze in her hair. Her attraction to rebel prince Alejandro is instant - but her intended is his brother! Can she remain the perfect princess, or is it time to follow her heart? The Heart of a Hero All advice columnist Zoe wants this summer is some time to heal her post-divorce wounds in peace. Which is fine by her surly-yet-handsome new neighbour, ex-army captain Jake Meyers - until the spark between them begins to bloom!

      Not-So-Perfect Princess / The Heart of a Hero