{"title":"Elsie Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Elsie Chapman, an inspired author renowned for her gripping Young Adult novels. Her stories weave intricate tales that explore themes of identity, culture, and the challenges of adolescence, making them a compelling read for both teens and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Chapman's notable works, \u003cem\u003eAlong the Indigo\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers into a world filled with secrets, dreams, and the mysterious allure of the fictional town of Glory. It is a thoughtful exploration of the paths we forge and the choices we make, all set against a richly crafted backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHungry Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e, Chapman collaborates with other talented authors to create a collection of interconnected stories that delve into the significance of food, family, and love. Each tale is woven with cultural nuances and heartfelt experiences, offering a diverse and immersive reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsie Chapman’s novels are more than just stories; they are journeys into the human spirit. Whether you are a devoted follower of her work or new to her intriguing narratives, you will find her books to be a rewarding addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hungry-hearts-by-elsie-chapman-9781534421868","title":"Hungry Hearts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A brilliant multicultural collection that reminds readers that stories about food are rarely just about the food alone.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning collection of short stories about the intersection of family, culture, and food in the lives of teens, from bestselling and critically acclaimed authors, including Sandhya Menon, Anna-Marie McLemore, and Rin Chupeco.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA shy teenager attempts to express how she really feels through the pastries she makes at her family’s pasteleria. A tourist from Montenegro desperately seeks a magic soup dumpling that can cure his fear of death. An aspiring chef realises that butter and soul are the key ingredients to win a cooking competition that could win him the money to save his mother’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Hungry Hearts Row, where the answers to most of life’s hard questions are kneaded, rolled, baked. Where a typical greeting is, “Have you had anything to eat?” Where magic and food and love are sometimes one and the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in interconnected short stories, \u003ci\u003eHungry Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e explores the many meanings food can take on beyond mere nourishment. It can symbolise love and despair, family and culture, belonging and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531353149676,"sku":"9781534421868","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8468823482734.jpg?v=1749275298"},{"product_id":"along-the-indigo-by-elsie-chapman-9781419725319","title":"Along the Indigo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe town of Glory is famous for two things: businesses that front for seedy, if not illegal, enterprises and the suicides that happen along the Indigo River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarsden is desperate to escape the \"bed-and-breakfast\" where her mother works as a prostitute—and where her own fate has been decided—and she wants to give her little sister a better life. But escape means money, which leads Mars to skimming the bodies that show up along the Indigo River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's there that she runs into Jude, who has secrets of his own and whose brother's suicide may be linked to Mars's own sordid family history. As they grow closer, the two unearth secrets that could allow them to move forward... or chain them to the Indigo forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46726780158188,"sku":"9781419725319","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13020723482693.jpg?v=1754921166"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/elsie-chapman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}