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Barbara Brooks Wallace

    Questa autrice crea narrazioni avvincenti che approfondiscono le complessità dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza con un occhio attento alla profondità emotiva e alle sfumature psicologiche. Il suo lavoro esplora frequentemente temi di famiglia, identità e la ricerca di appartenenza, spesso ambientato in sfondi vibranti ed evocativi. Attraverso una narrazione coinvolgente e personaggi memorabili, invita i lettori in mondi in cui fantasia e realtà si intrecciano. La sua distintiva voce narrativa e la sua capacità di catturare l'essenza delle esperienze giovanili la contraddistinguono come una figura significativa nella letteratura per ragazzi.

    The Perils of Peppermints
    Peppermints in the Parlor
    The Contest Kid Strikes Again
    Not-So-Perfect Princess / The Heart of a Hero
    • 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 Hero2011
      4,5
    • Peppermints in the Parlor

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      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 Parlor2005
      4,0
    • The Perils of Peppermints

      • 276pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      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 Peppermints2005
      3,4
    • Harvey's love of anything free continues to lead him into countless escapades and dilemmas.

      The Contest Kid Strikes Again1987
      3,0