Suzanne LaFleur

When twelve-year-old Elise, orphaned since age three, becomes disheartened by middle school, with its bullies, changing relationships, and higher expectations, keys to long-locked rooms and messages from her late father help her cope.

Eight Keys

Beautiful Blue World is a thrilling and moving story of children who become the key to winning a war. Sofarende is at war. For twelve-year-old Mathilde, it means food shortages, feuding neighbors, and bombings. Even so, as long as she and her best friend, Megs, are together, they’ll be all right. But the army is recruiting children, and paying families well for their service. If Megs takes the test, Mathilde knows she will pass. Megs hopes the army is the way to save her family. Mathilde fears it might separate them forever. This touching and suspenseful novel is a brilliant reimagining of war, where even kindness can be a weapon, and children have the power to see what adults cannot. Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, Outstanding Merit ILA-CBC Choices Reading Lists, Teacher’s Choice Junior Library Guild Selection Nominated for multiple state awards

Beautiful Blue World

The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow. “A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice.” —The Wall Street Journal on Beautiful Blue World A war took Mathilde away from her family when she was chosen to serve her country, Sofarende, with other children working on a secret military project. But now the other children—including her best friend, Megs—have fled to safety, and Mathilde is all alone, determined to complete her mission. In this powerful and deeply moving sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World, Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war. Haunted by the bold choice she made on the night she chose her country’s future over her own well-being, she clings to the promise Megs made long ago: “Whatever happens, I’ll be with you.” Praise for Threads of Blue: Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year "Mathilde is unforgettable . . . ever vulnerable, brave, headstrong, compassionate, confused, and always trying to hold on to the values she holds dear. . . . Deeply moving and powerful." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Beautifully written . . . a tale about the ravages of war and survival, starring an unforgettable heroine." --SLJ, Starred "A story of keen insight and unflinching grace, bright with hope." --Booklist, Starred

Threads of Blue

Something terrible has happened. Eleven-year-old Aubrey is on her own. ‘It was fun at first, playing house. Nothing to think about but T.V and cheese. A perfect world.’ She’s determined to hide away and take care of herself, because facing the truth is too much to bear. ‘I couldn’t let anyone know that I was alone. I was staying right here.’ But with the love of her grandmother and the letters she writes, can Aubrey begin to see that even though she’s lost everything – all is not lost?

Love, Aubrey

Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. When Julia confides in Cassie that she ll be leaving with Addie without telling their parents Cassie jumps in the car, too.

Counting to perfect

Listening for Lucca is perfect for 9+ girls who love Jacqueline Wilson. Summer on the beach, a sprinkling of magic and a ghostly mystery of the past intertwine in an irresistible and compelling story from the author of the acclaimed Love, Aubrey. 'We're moving to your house - the one from your dream'. Siena sees what isn't there; collects what's left behind. 'Lucca led me to his room, and then just stood in the middle, waiting for me to notice something'. Her brother Lucca is three and hasn't spoken for over a year. The doctors think he needs a fresh start, that's why her family left Brooklyn. But their new home feels hauntingly familiar - and when Siena finds an old pen, the story she writes is not her own . . . Can Siena's discovery of past secrets help break her brother's silence in the present? Praise for books by Suzanne LaFleur: 'Funny, moving and beautifully constructed' - Independent on Sunday 'A warm and inspiring tale about friendship and families with real substance and style' - Sunday Times 'LaFleur's writing is a delight' - Daily Mail 'The best book I have read all year . . . I loved it' - Cathy Cassidy 'Mysterious and engaging, this is another wonderful outing from the author of Love, Aubrey' - Booklist About the author: At a young age, Suzanne LaFleur fell in love with stories and writes to help children do the same. Suzanne works with children in New York and Boston. Also available by Suzanne La Fleur: Love, Aubrey and Eight Keys.

Listening for Lucca

Na een tragisch auto-ongeluk staat het leven van de elfjarige Aubrey op zijn kop. Terwijl ze een nieuw leven begint, denkt Aubrey alles te hebben wat ze nodig heeft: spaghetti en Sammy, haar nieuwe vis. Ze kan niet praten over wat er is gebeurd. Ze kan er alleen over schrijven, ook al leest niemand de brieven. Met de hulp van haar fantastische oma en nieuwe vrienden leert Aubrey dat ze niet alleen is, en gaandeweg vindt ze de woorden om haar gevoelens te uiten. Liefs van Aubrey is hartverscheurend, dapper, eerlijk, grappig en hoopvol.

Liefs van Aubrey

From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other. Cassie, competitive swimmer and rising seventh grader, plans to spend her summer at the pool with her friends. That way she won't be stuck at home with her sister and her sister's baby. Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much attention to Cassie--not to her swimming, and not to what's gone wrong with her friends. When Julia confides in Cassie that she'll be leaving with Addie--without telling their parents--Cassie jumps in the car, too. As the days of lumberjack breakfasts and hotel pools start to add up, Cassie has to wonder: Could the sister who seems to be the source of all her problems also be the friend she's missed the most?

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