Melissa Wiley crée des histoires pour jeunes lecteurs, mais sa voix d'auteure transcende la littérature jeunesse typique. Son œuvre explore des relations complexes et des aventures avec une prévoyance imaginative. Wiley excelle dans la création détaillée de personnages et de mondes, attirant les lecteurs dans ses récits avec un sens aigu de l'authenticité. Son écriture offre un mélange d'esprit et de profondeur qui résonne auprès d'un public de tous âges.
Set in 1814, the story follows Charlotte, a young girl living near Boston, who finds joy in her daily life through tending her mother's garden and visiting her father's blacksmith shop. Her adventurous spirit is ignited by the prospect of embarking on a Scottish adventure, promising excitement and new experiences. The narrative captures the charm of her surroundings and the anticipation of her journey.
Set in 1788 Scotland, the story follows Martha, the daughter of Laird Glencaraid, as she navigates the expectations of being a young lady. Despite her noble status, Martha yearns for freedom and adventure, preferring the wild Scottish hills to the confines of societal norms. The narrative explores her struggle between duty and desire, highlighting the tension between her responsibilities and her longing for a more adventurous life.
A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and Ramona. Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time. Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.