Gillian French crea novelas juveniles convincentes que abordan temas complejos y emociones intensas. Su escritura es reconocida por su cruda honestidad y su capacidad para capturar las voces auténticas de jóvenes personajes que navegan por experiencias de vida desafiantes. French explora profundamente la psicología de sus personajes, examinando temas de resiliencia, identidad y la búsqueda de su lugar en el mundo. Su obra de ficción corta muestra aún más su interés por narrativas más oscuras y llenas de suspense.
A dazzling and evocative novel about seventeen-year-old Owl, left partially deaf by an early childhood tragedy that will come back to haunt her all these years later when her father is released from prison, and who is always her freest self while hiking the forested acres surrounding her family’s New Hampshire maple sugar farm.
Exploring themes of friendship and truth, this atmospheric novel delves into the unsettling fears that haunt its characters. With a gripping narrative that appeals to fans of E. Lockhart and Marieke Nijkamp, the story unfolds in a tense setting, drawing readers into a web of suspense and emotional depth. The author, known for their Edgar Award finalist works, crafts a compelling tale that keeps readers engaged as they navigate the complexities of relationships and the shadows of the past.