Ann Dee Ellis is an author focused on writing for children and young adults. She instructs creative writing at Brigham Young University, where her works delve into profound human emotions and the complexities of growing up. Her distinctive style captures the authentic voices of young characters and their journeys of self-discovery. Her stories are often poignant and thought-provoking.
A spirited girl finds herself in a hilarious showdown against her grandma as they compete in the ultimate summer contest. With the stakes high and the rivalry fierce, she must navigate family dynamics and clever tactics to secure her victory. This companion piece to the beloved classic, The War with Grandpa, promises humor and heart, making it a delightful read for fans of the original and new readers alike.
Was ist in der Nacht wirklich passiert, über die Logan nicht sprechen kann? Warum kommt sein bester Freund Zyler nicht mehr zur Schule? Warum wehrt Logan sich nicht gegen Bruce und seine Freunde, die ihn bei jeder Gelegenheit mobben? Die Gerüchteküche brodelt, überall, in der Nachbarschaft und in der Schule, doch Logan schweigt, beharrlich. Niemand kommt an ihn ran - außer Laurel, das Mädchen mit dem schrägen Sprachwitz und dem Schauspieltalent, das sich von keinem reinreden lässt. Eine packende Geschichte über Freundschaft und Schuld. Ab 12 Jahren
A boy is racked by guilt. His family have moved house and school to help him come to terms with a violent event at his best friend's house, to no avail. Little do they realise just how much he knows about this unspoken tragedy - and how well-placed he was to prevent it. Keeping dark secrets buried deep down is always a mistake - and when it causes you to become vulnerable to all the petty thuggery of the playground, more tragedy seems inevitable. Told in the eleven-year-old boy's own idiom, by carefully constructed flashback, this startlingly moving cliffhanger explores every range of bullying, and every response: the ambitious dad, the copy-cat son, the mob rule of the classroom, and the benign blindness of a hapless family. It all boils down to one question: just how guilty are you, when you knew but did not say?