By the second section, "Pasta Party," Rosie and Bailey are on better terms. Though Rosie and Granny may be generations apart, their lives have been shaped by similar situations. Rosie then confides memories of Bailey, and the layering of experiences builds in much the same way as Creech's Fishing in the Air. She detects that her granddaughter is bothered by something and tells Rosie a few stories from her own childhood that resonate with Rosie's situation as the two prepare a delicious soup. As the novel opens, Rosie broods on a fight she has had with her best friend, Bailey, who is going blind, and it soon becomes apparent that Granny Torrelli's talents aren't limited to cooking. Here 12-year-old Rosie and her Italian grandmother whip up extraordinary dishes and exchange confidences. A warm kitchen filled with inviting aromas sets the scene for this heartfelt novel celebrating friendship and family ties.
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