48 pages • 1 hour read
Sharon CreechA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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.
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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Lexile Level
810LRealistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Relationships
Food
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Friendship