Gillian McDunn Livres

Cat is the glue holding her family together. When her little brother Chicken has a meltdown, she knows just how to calm him, whether it's scratching his back or reading his favourite book. They've always had a special bond. But with their mum working extra hard after their dad's death, Cat is struggling to keep everything afloat. When Cat and Chicken unexpectedly end up spending the summer with the grandparents they've never met, Cat suddenly has the space to be a kid again. Gradually, she discovers that days on Gingerbread Island are full of fishing, fireflies and new friendships - as well as a lifetime of family secrets. Could this summer be Cat's chance to bring her fractured family together again?

Ever since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organised - they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and colour. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone. When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever. Acclaim for Caterpillar Summer An Indies Introduce Pick A Texas Bluebonnet Selection A Parents Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year

»Zusammen ist mein liebster Ort auf Erden.« Weder die elfjährige Cat noch ihr kleiner Bruder Küken wollen die Ferien auf der Insel verbringen, wo ihre Großeltern leben. Aber dann zieht sie der Sommer auf Gingerbread Island in den Bann. Hier kann Cat, die sich zuhause um Küken kümmern muss, zum ersten Mal wieder selbst Kind sein: angelnd am Pier stehen, neben einem Großvater, der nicht viele Worte verliert, Rad fahren. Und schließlich irgendwann auch darüber reden, wie es ist, dass ihr Vater nicht mehr bei ihnen ist ... Große Themen in einer tief berührenden Geschichte: Freundschaft, Familie, Veränderung. Und die Fähigkeit, einander zu verstehen – und zu verzeihen.