Gingersnap
Gingersnap by Patricia Reilly Giff is a First Edition – First Printing published by Wendy Lamb Books in 2013. This juvenile fiction novel unfolds in 1944 during World War II, focusing on Jayna, who is left alone in her small town in upstate New York after her brother Rob is called to duty. With only a mysterious recipe book and a ghostly voice for guidance, Jayna embarks on a journey to Brooklyn in search of the family she longs for.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of family, loss, and resilience as Jayna navigates her challenges. The narrative highlights her determination to uncover her roots while dealing with the emotional turmoil of having a brother missing in action. Set against the backdrop of the 20th century and enriched with elements of cooking and food, Gingersnap presents a poignant tale of hope and discovery. This edition spans 149 pages and is written in English.
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It’s 1944, W.W. II is raging. Jayna’s big brother Rob is her only family. When Rob is called to duty on a destroyer, Jayna is left in their small town in upstate New York with their cranky landlady. But right before he leaves, Rob tells Jayna a secret: they may have a grandmother in Brooklyn. Rob found a little blue recipe book with her name and an address for a bakery. When Jayna learns that Rob is missing in action, she’s devastated. Along with her turtle Theresa, the recipe book, and an encouraging, ghostly voice as her guide, Jayna sets out for Brooklyn in hopes of finding the family she so desperately needs.
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