48 pages • 1 hour read
Sharon CreechGranny Torrelli Makes Soup
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read Granny Torrelli Makes Soup?
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.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
810L