Marilyn Sachs

The Truth about Mary Rose (1973)

An beautifully-written follow up to the Peter and Veronica books--former-bully Veronica is now a grown woman with children of her own, including Mary Rose, a daughter named for her late sister. (Fans will remember the whiny Mary Rose from the Veronica books.) Little sniveling brother Stanley is a...

The Fat Girl (2007)

I don’t know even know how to start this review. This book sure was different. It wasn’t what I expected at all. And this, this is a good thing.The story is about Jeff Lyons, a high school senior who wants to transfer from chemistry class to ceramics’ because he’s not that great of a student (doe...

Pocket Full of Seeds (1994)

Summary: This is the story of Nicole Nieman, who realizes that her family's Jewish heritage will have a strong impact on her family and friends as the Nazis start to occupy France. Several refugees come to stay with her family while fleeing from Nazi soldiers. Nicole's parents wonder if they shou...

Veronica Ganz (1968)