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Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003

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Sharon Creech

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

In Granny Torrelli Makes Soup, 12-year-old Rosie, feeling strained by jealousy and misunderstandings with her best friend Bailey, spends time with her Italian grandmother, Granny Torrelli, who imparts wisdom through stories from her own childhood while they cook together, helping Rosie learn the value of friendship and forgiveness. The book mentions visual impairment and family separation.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,774 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the warm, engaging narrative and themes of friendship and family. However, some critique its simplistic plot and predictability. Overall, it is a touching, accessible read that resonates with both young and adult audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Granny Torrelli Makes Soup?

An ideal reader for Sharon Creech's Granny Torrelli Makes Soup is a middle-grade student, aged 8-12, who enjoys heartwarming, relatable stories about friendship, family, and overcoming conflicts. Fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie will appreciate its emotional depth and nuanced character relationships.

4.2

6,774 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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