Download Granny Torrelli Makes Soup Audiobook

“Sharon Creech is responsible for this recipe, and everyone knows there’s hardly a more seductive writer in the business.”  

“A nourishing treat infused with warmth and wisdom. Granny Torrelli’s wise words and heart-warming stories from her Italian childhood help Rosie to sort out her own feelings and understand the value of friendship.” 

“The way Sharon Creech writes about relationships is as spicy and comforting as a good pot of soup...Creech...triumphs at exposing the tender subtleties and delicacies of changing relationships through what she leaves unsaid.”

“[An] endearing story.”

“This story of a friendship, told around food and delivered in small, digestible bites, is a tasty treat...Each character adds flavor, but the story’s strength comes mostly from Rosie—bossy, loving, and willing to see both the error of her ways and the possibilities for the future.”

“Tastes and smells emerge along with wisdom and insight as a grandmother and grandchild reveal experiences past and present in the warmth of the kitchen...The integration of the Italian kitchen and Granny’s family stories from the old country add flavor just like the ingredients in her recipes. This is a meal that should not be missed.”

“Full of good humor and aromatic seasonings.” 

“Soup, pasta, and Granny Torrelli’s wisdom are food for the soul in this hearteningly stirring, friendship-affirming novel...Blending all the right ingredients for young and old readers alike, Creech’s novel serves up a masterful array of emotion. The author’s expert use of language is remarkable...This tasty morsel of a book is sure to leave readers’ appetites whetted and their spirits strengthened.”

“This short story tells a lot with few words...A charming, amusing book.”