That's Italian!

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup is a book I've seen around a lot, but never read, even though I really have enjoyed other Sharon Creech books. I'm glad I finally picked this one up because it was a sweet, little, quick read.
It's the story of a young girl, Rosie, and her best friend, Bailey. They are twelve and have been friends since baby-hood. Twelve is that age where boy-girl friendships become a little complicated and it is a complicated situation that prompts Rosie to share her frustration about Bailey with her wise Grandma Torrelli. This is kind a Babette's Feast/Soul Food kinda story, I think.  At least it made me think of that, when I read of Granny talking to Rosie and Bailey as they made soup and pasta together, and love being shown through food made and shared with loved ones.  I really liked it.