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A Tangle of Knots Audiobook
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Told in multiple viewpoints, A Tangle of Knots is a magnificent puzzle. In a slightly magical world where everyone has a Talent, eleven-year-old Cady is an orphan with a phenomenal Talent for cake baking. But little does she know that fate has set her on a journey from the moment she was born. And her destiny leads her to a mysterious address that houses a lost luggage emporium, an old recipe, a family of children searching for their own Talents, and a Talent Thief who will alter her life forever. However, these encounters hold the key to Cady's past and how she became an orphan. If she's lucky, fate may reunite her with her long-lost parent. Lisa Graff adds a pinch of magic to a sharply crafted plot to create a novel that will have readers wondering about fate and the way we're all connected.
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"Love the book. Its a fantastic book with characters with special talent. One of the main characters she good on baking the special cake for each person characteristics. warning: this book will make you very hungry and would want to make each cake because sounds very good."
— Damaris (5 out of 5 stars)
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“I didn’t want to put it down.”
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“Graff’s story has a warmth and gentle humor that, along with the premise, calls to mind Ingrid Law’s Savvy.”
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“Graff weaves a miraculous tale of whimsy with the same attention to detail as a master chef…Subtle and intricate, rich with humor and insight, this quietly magical adventure delights.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“An elegant and inventive storyteller, Graff deftly untangles her characters’ quirky lives to reveal a beautiful connectivity. Written in a style that is part Grimm, part Flannery O’Connor, this book will charm readers and make them wonder if they, too, have a Talent just waiting to be discovered.”
— Ellen Potter, author of The Kneebone Boy and Olivia Kidney
Awards
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month, February 2013
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Longlisted for the 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
A Tangle of Knots Listener Reviews
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Jenna Clymo, 6/20/2017
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" I loved the characters, but got lost in the middle like Will. then the story came back together, like magic. What a warm and happy feeling I have. Cannot wait to share the book with my kids. "
— Beth, 2/14/2014 -
" Oddly interesting. The knots and fate seem to be difficult to determine. A large cast of characters with unusual talents. This book may require a second read to see what lies beneath the surface. "
— Karen, 2/9/2014 -
" I loved this book! There were some unexpected outcomes and I loved all the characters! "
— Shannon, 2/7/2014 -
" A puzzle story...cake recipes included...for fans of Scumble. "
— L, 1/15/2014 -
" I love Lisa Graff. I love this kind of a story. Love the way the characters' stories come together. Love the big message. Love the characters. Love Graff's writing. "
— Franki, 1/15/2014 -
" This is definitely my kind of book! Lots of humor, wonderful intricate plot, and a totally satisfying resolution where everything comes together. delightful! "
— Lynn, 1/10/2014 -
" A wonderfully magical and intricate mystery that will appeal to fans of Savvy by Ingrid Law. "
— Hoover, 12/31/2013 -
" This book was the intersection of Pie (Sarah Weeks), Savvy (Ingrid Law), and The BFG (Roald Dahl). I kept feeling the influence of those three stories as I read this novel by Lisa Graff. If I could have made one change, it would have been to not make spitting a Talent. "
— Debbie, 12/9/2013 -
" It was a quick read but I really enjoyed it! I love how all of the characters stories are interwoven. "
— Tracy, 9/27/2013 -
" Brilliantly written...a page-turner from beginning to end. Ms. Graff intricately weaves the stories of her characters together and introduces a conflict that resolves itself most satisfactorily. Among the top five books I've read this year. "
— metimoteo, 4/25/2013 -
" Loved the whimsy of this story, and craved big hunks of cake throughout my reading... but the sheer number of characters and the speed with which the chapters bounced from person to person made it hard to keep track of what was happening to whom. "
— Kim, 3/4/2013
About Lisa Graff
Lisa Graff is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of the National Book Award nominee A Tangle of Knots, as well as Lost in the Sun, Absolutely Almost, Double Dog Dare, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower, The Thing about Georgie, and Sophie Simon Solves Them All.