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Angelica Banks

    Angelica Banks is the collaborative pen name of two award-winning authors, Danielle Wood and Heather Rose, united by a long-standing friendship. Together, they bring a shared passion for crafting compelling narratives that often delve into the complexities of human connection and the worlds they inhabit. Their writing style is characterized by rich prose and a deep understanding of character, offering readers a truly immersive literary experience. As a duo, they infuse their work with a unique perspective, enriching the literary landscape with thoughtful and engaging storytelling.

    Tuesday und der Ruf des Silberfadens
    Tuesday und das Jahr ohne Sommer
    Finding Serendipity
    • Finding Serendipity

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(57)Add rating

      A magical journey into the land where stories come from “[A] sweet-toned, summer-fun story.” —The New York Times Book Review When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesday's mother—the famous author Serendipity Smith—has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from. Here, Tuesday befriends the fearless Vivienne Small, learns to sail an enchanted boat, tangles with an evil pirate, and discovers the truth about her remarkable dog. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a writer and how difficult it can sometimes be to get all the way to The End. This title has Common Core connections. Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the first in a series. that continues with book two, A Week Without Tuesday. “This enchanting story . . . celebrates the imagination and the connection writers feel with their stories. Spunky characters; spot-on pacing, providing perfectly timed plot revelations; and fully imagined worlds make this a charming winner.” —Booklist, starred review “With cinematic imagery and keen wit, the authors construct an inventive novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Young writers will find inspiration in the tale—especially those who have a story within them but might be too shy to tell it.” —The New York Times Book Review

      Finding Serendipity
    • In der Brown Street schweigen seit dem Tod von Vater Denis die Schreibmaschinen, denn weder Tuesday noch ihre Mutter Serendipity haben die Kraft, neue Geschichten zu erfinden. Und in der Welt von Vivienne Small herrscht ewiger Winter. Dann wird sie von einem Fiesling namens Loddon gefangen, der so Tuesday anlocken will. Er behauptet, Tuesday sei seine Autorin. Wie kann das sein, wenn sie ihn noch nie gesehen hat? Und wird es den beiden Mädchen gelingen, Loddon zu besiegen?

      Tuesday und das Jahr ohne Sommer
    • Es geschehen rätselhafte Dinge: Ein Geflügelter Hund stürzt vom Himmel und bösartige Vercakas greifen die Stadt der Uhren an – die Welt von Vivienne Small ist in Gefahr. Als Tuesday und Baxterr dort ankommen, erhalten sie den Auftrag, nach dem mysteriösen Gärtner zu suchen und ihm bei einer geheimnisvollen Aufgabe zu helfen. Aber ist Tuesday wirklich bereit, alles zu wagen? Auch wenn das bedeutet, dass sie nie wieder nach Hause zurückkehren kann?

      Tuesday und der Ruf des Silberfadens