A Tangle of Knots
A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff, published by Penguin on February 5, 2013, is a captivating narrative that unfolds in a slightly magical world where every individual possesses a unique Talent. The story follows eleven-year-old Cady, an orphan with an extraordinary ability for cake baking, as she embarks on a journey shaped by fate. This edition, consisting of 240 pages, presents a richly woven tale that intertwines Cady’s life with a mysterious address, a lost luggage emporium, and a family of children in search of their own Talents.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative told from multiple viewpoints, revealing the complexities of Cady’s past and the connections that bind her to others. The plot explores themes of family, destiny, and the magic of everyday life, as Cady encounters a Talent Thief who will change her life forever. This first edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of fate and the intricate web of relationships that shape our identities.
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National Book Award nominee!
The magic of Savvy meets the complexity of When You Reach Me in this “blithe magical puzzle.” —The Wall Street Journal
Told in multiple viewpoints, A Tangle of Knots is a magnificent puzzle. In a slightly magical world where everyone has a Talent, eleven-year-old Cady is an orphan with a phenomenal Talent for cake baking. But little does she know that fate has set her on a journey from the moment she was born. And her destiny leads her to a mysterious address that houses a lost luggage emporium, an old recipe, a family of children searching for their own Talents, and a Talent Thief who will alter her life forever. However, these encounters hold the key to Cady’s past and how she became an orphan. If she’s lucky, fate may reunite her with her long-lost parent.
Lisa Graff adds a pinch of magic to a sharply crafted plot to create a novel that will have readers wondering about fate and the way we’re all connected.
Praise for A TANGLE OF KNOTS
“Lisa Graff has created a beautiful world of deliciously interconnected stories that draw you in.” –Abby West, Entertainment Weekly [A-]
* “Subtle and intricate, rich with humor and insight, this quietly magical adventure delights.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come.” —Booklist, starred review
“Graff’s story has a warmth and gentle humor that, along with the premise, calls to mind Ingrid Law’s Savvy.” —Publishers Weekly
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