Mavis Jukes crafts compelling narratives primarily for young readers, often delving into health-related themes and the experiences of puberty. Her background as a lawyer and teacher informs her approach, enabling her to present complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner. Jukes is celebrated for her distinctive ability to address sensitive subjects with clarity and empathy, making her work both educational and emotionally resonant. Her contributions enrich children's literature by offering stories that are both informative and deeply engaging for young minds.
Es ist nicht leicht, erwachsen zu werden! Die Pubertät ist spannend, aber auch ein bißchen unheimlich; die Veränderungen sind faszinierend, aber auch verwirrend. Dieses Buch hilft, Ängste zu verlieren und richtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
"Austin's visit to his grandmother's is the first since Grandpa died. Austin notices Grandpa's things but feels the emptiness of his absence. This spare story vividly captures the emotions of painful times and shows how they ease with sharing and remembering. Boy and grandfather were close, but boy and grandmother seem destined to be just as close, with Grandpa's memory to bind them. Poignant and perceptive, this has impressive resonance, and readers won't easily shed its warm afterglow."--(starred) Booklist.