Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

One of 12-year-old Rosie's favorite places is Granny Torrelli's kitchen, with its wonderful smell of soups and pastas. Rosie especially loves taking her best friend Bailey, the boy next door, to listen to Granny's stories. But there is soon trouble. Bailey is beginning to lose his eyesight, and Rosie wishes she could help. Trying to understand his struggle, Rosie begins to learn Braille. But Bailey becomes angry and starts spending all his time with the new girl who has moved into the neighborhood. When Rosie turns to Granny for comfort and guidance, Granny shares some childhood stories of her own, along with a few secret recipes. Through her grandmother's gentle advice, Rosie patches up her friendship with Bailey. Soon everyone is enjoying Granny's homemade Italian dinner. Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech delivers a tale of true friendship and the love of family. Donna Murphy's warm narration is the perfect match for this endearing audiobook."We are taken deep inside Rosie's feelings and thoughts, and we cannot help but grow fond of this girl who loves so hard and who is lucky enough to have so wise a grandmother."-Children's Literature