Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
What's This Book About
Bailey, who is usually so nice, Bailey, my neighbor, my friend, my buddy, my pal for my whole life, knowing me better than anybody, that Bailey, that Bailey I am so mad at right now, that Bailey, I hate him today. Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don’t always get along, that’s true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. It’s easier to remember what’s important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.
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What Should I Know As a Parent
Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.
Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- Rosie is best friends with Bailey, who is blind. Did you learn anything new from Bailey about blindness that you didn't know or realize before?
- Rosie feels jealous of Janine, the new neighbor, and her beginning a friendship with Bailey. Have you had friendships change over time, as you meet new people? How did that experience help you learn how to be a good friend?
Reviews
An intergenerational tale of Rosie and her Granny Torrelli guiding her through hard spots of her friendship with her lifelong best friend, "that Bailey boy." Rosie is full of personality, some sass, and most of all, love for her Granny and loyalty to her friend. Overall, it's touching, fun, and shares some wisdom. :)
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The Creative Behind the Book
Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says.www.sharoncreech.com
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780064409605
- Publication Date
- January 18, 2005
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Original Publication Date
- July 29, 2003
- Page Count
- 160
- Word Count
- 15383
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2002152662
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 57655556
- Lexile® Level
- 810L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.2
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 2
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 71135
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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