L'œuvre de Meg Rosoff est célèbre pour son exploration perspicace et sensible de l'adolescence. Ses récits plongent dans les paysages émotionnels complexes et les quêtes d'identité des jeunes, naviguant avec authenticité à travers des relations difficiles. Rosoff possède une voix distinctive et une approche empathique, capturant habilement les nuances subtiles de l'expérience adolescente. Son écriture résonne profondément, obtenant une reconnaissance pour sa profonde compréhension de la transition vers l'âge adulte.
Daisy, new-yorkaise de quinze ans mal dans sa peau, voit son univers chamboulé l'été où elle part vivre chez ses cousins, dans la campagne anglaise : pour la première fois de sa vie, elle tombe follement, éperdument amoureuse, et tout est parfait. Mais à la suite d'un attentat kamikaze au centre de Londres, une guerre totale éclate - qui pourrait bien être le prochain grand conflit de notre XXIe siècle. Brusquement, Daisy se voit coupée du reste du monde et de ceux qu'elle aime. Et là, tout bascule...
XIXe si�cle, Angleterre. Le matin de son mariage, Pell Ridley s'enfuit de chez elle � cheval. Promise depuis l'enfance au fils du forgeron, elle d�cide d'�chapper � un destin tout trac�. Commence pour Pell un long p�riple, une course sauvage qui la conduit vers son ind�pendance et la d�couverte de l'amour... � Cette qu�te, merveilleusement racont�e, pour la libert�, l'amour et la f�minit�, transforme une simple chevauch�e en chef d'oeuvre. � The Times � Meg Rosoff est un �crivain exceptionnel, captivant - elle fait revire � la perfection une �poque et un lieu. � Daily Telegraph D�s 15 ans.
Jumpy Jack is a very nervous snail who is afraid of monsters and Googily is a
very good friend indeed. Wherever they go, Googily kindly checks high and low
just to make sure there are no scary monsters about. But monsters come in many
shapes and sizes. Some are even blue with hairy eyebrows and pointy teeth.
It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Thankfully marvellous
McTavish is always one step ahead... A glorious sequel to the hilarious Good
Dog McTavish.
A charming and witty take on a family going to the dogs and the dog who must
save them, from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner. Filled to the
brim with Meg's wry humour and beautiful prose, this is a story for the young
and the young at heart.
McTavish is back! And this time he has his eyes on the pies as Pa Peachey
tries to win the local town Bake Off ... what could go wrong? Another
hilarious family adventure from award-winning author Meg Rosoff and star
illustrator Grace Easton.
An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here Jonathan Trefoil’s boss is unhinged, his relationship baffling and his apartment just the wrong side of legal. His girlfriend wants to marry someone just like him – only richer and more organised with a different sense of humour. On the plus side, his two flatmates are determined to fix his life – or possibly to destroy it altogether. It’s difficult to be certain as they only speak dog. Poor Jonathan. He doesn’t remember life being this confusing back in the good old days before everyone expected him to act like a person. But one thing he knows for sure: if he can make it in New York City, he can make it anywhere. Will he get out of advertising, meet the girl of his dreams and figure out the gender of his secret crush? Given how it’s going so far, probably not.
Mila embarks on a road trip across the USA with her father to find his best friend, but she uncovers a deeper truth: the search itself often reveals more than the destination. This poignant narrative explores the complexities of growing up, emphasizing that adults don’t always have the answers—it's about the questions you ask. Renowned author Meg Rosoff delivers an atmospheric tale that captures the essence of adolescence, blending humor, tragedy, and philosophical themes. Critics praise her ability to portray the struggles of youth with authenticity and depth. The novel highlights the subtle shifts in relationships and the realization that the stories we cling to may not suffice in the challenging adult world. Rosoff's characters are multi-dimensional and relatable, making this a beautifully crafted narrative about the ties that bind parents and children, love, and loss. With accolades for her previous works, Rosoff continues to enchant readers with her unique storytelling style. This latest offering promises to be a memorable exploration of life's complexities, resonating with anyone navigating the transition to adulthood.
In the 1960s, off the coast of East Anglia, a disgruntled boarding school student develops an obsessive friendship with a boy livingby himself at the edge of the sea.
