Hallie Durand (Books)

Hallie Durand Books

Hallie Durand crafts narratives that enrich children's literature with warm themes and an accessible style. Her works explore the world of childhood experiences with humor and empathy, offering readers both lessons and entertainment. Durand focuses on creating relatable characters and themes that resonate with children's daily lives. Her approach to writing centers on fostering positive values and nurturing young imaginations.

Dessert First

160 pages
6 hours of reading

Dessert Schneider has her very own personal style. But sometimes walking to the beat of her own drum means walking right into a heap of mischief, especially when it comes to the legendary family recipe (and Dessert's all-time favorite treat), Grandma Reine's Double-Decker Chocolate Bars. As the oldest in a rambunctious, restaurant-owning family, with a four-year-old sister who is going through a "phase" and two little brothers called “the Beasties,” Dessert seems to be better at getting into trouble than getting out of it. And that's because for this eight-year-old, saying sorry is definitely not a piece o'cake!