Mary Stolz è stata un'acclamata autrice per bambini e adolescenti, i cui romanzi sono stati lodati per il loro serio coinvolgimento con le sfide affrontate dai giovani. Le sue protagoniste navigavano spesso in complessi paesaggi emotivi e sociali, imparando a intraprendere azioni decisive in varie circostanze, da ruoli professionali a lotte personali. Mentre le sue storie intrecciavano frequentemente il romanticismo con situazioni realistiche, non evitavano risoluzioni imperfette, con personaggi maschili che a volte complicavano le cose piuttosto che offrire soluzioni facili. La voce distintiva di Stolz catturava le esperienze autentiche e la resilienza dell'adolescenza.
Amid a stormy night, Thomas and his grandfather find comfort in each other's company, sharing stories with Ringo the cat as the rain pours outside. This picture book beautifully illustrates the theme of overcoming fears, showcasing how connection and storytelling can provide solace during unsettling moments.
Twin brothers, sons of a plantation owner, share everything--except their different beliefs about slavery. As the political tensions rise in the South, they are caught between their passions for their causes and their love for one another. When the Civil War begins, the twins both go to war--to fight each other. Mary Stolz captures the spirit of the times in this emotionally-charged story of two brothers growing irrevocably apart.
Reformed bully Martin Hastings fantasizes about heroic adventures as an explorer and a sports star, until his new circle of friends and growing self-confidence at home make real life as exciting as his daydreams.
Der weite Weg nach Vermont - bk920; Frankh´sche Verlagsgesellschaft; Mary Stolz; Paperback; 1973
