Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don’t always get along, that’s true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. She understands from experience that life's twist and turns can't rattle the unique bond between two lifelong pals.

Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech cooks up a delightfully tender novel filled with homemade dishes and secret recipes. It’s easier to remember what’s important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.

Celebrate a special connection to a parent or grandparent by sharing this empathetic, funny book.

“A tasty treat.” –ALA Booklist (starred review)

“This is a meal that should not be missed.” –School Library Journal (starred review)

An ALA Notable Children’s Book and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice

It’s a story about how the best ingredients for friendship are patience, understanding, and a little bit of soup.

• Childhood Friends: Rosie and her best friend Bailey have known each other their whole lives, but a fight threatens to pull them apart.
• Family Recipes and Stories: Granny Torrelli shares wisdom from her own childhood in Italy while teaching Rosie how to make zuppa and cavatelli.
• Blind Main Character: An authentic and heartfelt portrayal of Bailey, who is visually impaired, and Rosie’s secret quest to learn Braille for him.
• Empathy and Understanding: A gentle lesson on seeing the world from a friend’s point of view and learning why saying “I’m sorry” is so important.