Anica Mrose Rissi is a writer and storyteller whose work spans engaging chapter books for young readers to poignant narratives for young adults. She delves into themes of friendship, self-discovery, and adventure with a distinctive voice that captivates audiences. With a background as a book editor, Rissi brings a thoughtful and nuanced approach to her storytelling, crafting tales that resonate deeply. Her prose is characterized by its warmth and insightful exploration of the human experience.
Katka slaví s rodinou, nejlepší kamarádkou Julií a pejskem Ťapkou své narozeniny. Ale během oslavy se kámošky pohádají.Následující dny ve škole se spolu vůbec nebaví, a Katka si dokonce najde novou kamarádku. Je přátelství mezi Katkou a Julií opravdu konec, nebo se dívky znovu usmíří?
Katka a její nejlepší kamarádky Julie a Isabela se těší na školní výlet do zoo. Ale když chce Julie ukázat Katce žirafy nebo zebry, Isabela ji táhne k velbloudům nebo želvám – zkrátka se celý den o Katku přetahují! Vymyslí Katka s pomocí táty a věrného pejska Ťapky, jak zvládnout kamarádství ve třech?
A contemporary collection of original short stories by Anica Mrose Rissi that is sure to elicit chills, laughs, and screams, even from the most devoted fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long... A look-alike doll makes itself right at home... A school talent-show act leaves the audience aghast... And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains... This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night. So if you're feeling brave, turn the page.
The nail-bitingly intense story of a summer at camp that ends in a disturbing death-and depicts a powerful friendship that won't ever be forgotten. And despite Lainie's painful obsession with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, and the ways he has tried to come between them, friends don't spill each other's secrets.