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160
Novel • Fiction
2003
Middle grade
8-12 years
810L
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
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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.
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.
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Bailey
Rosie's best friend and neighbor, who is visually impaired and attends a different school. His friendship with Rosie is significant and they both learn important life lessons through their interactions.
Granny Torrelli
Rosie's grandmother, who shares her life experiences through storytelling and helps guide Rosie and Bailey through their challenges. Her stories connect with her own past and cultural heritage.
Janine
A lively girl who poses a perceived threat to Rosie's friendship with Bailey, triggering feelings of jealousy in Rosie.
Violetta
A girl from Granny Torrelli's past who becomes a source of jealousy when she catches the attention of Granny Torrelli's friend, Pardo.
Pardo
Granny Torrelli’s closest childhood friend, whose relationship with her mirrors Rosie’s friendship with Bailey. His story offers insights into themes of jealousy and friendship.
Marco
A character from Granny Torrelli’s past who develops romantic feelings for her, creating tension with Pardo.
160
Novel • Fiction
2003
Middle grade
8-12 years
810L
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