Sara Farizan schreibt mit einer Sensibilität, die Themen wie Identität und Anderssein widerspiegelt. Ihre Werke tauchen tief in die Komplexität des Erwachsenwerdens und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt ein, oft aus der Perspektive von Charakteren, die kulturelle und persönliche Brüche erleben. Farizan erforscht die Kraft des Erzählens und der Kunst als Mittel zur Selbstfindung und Akzeptanz. Durch ihr Schreiben bietet die Autorin tiefe Einblicke in die Erfahrungen jener, die sich unverstanden oder übersehen fühlen.
[A] heartbreaker of a story - Told in a fairly straightforward style, the relation of the anguish of threatened love is very real, and speaks to experiences largely untouched upon in books for young adults. - The Guardian
This fast-paced YA horror novel perfect for fans of Stranger Things throws together two former friends when their long-missing best friend suddenly reappears-five years after his disappearance, but the same age as the day he vanished.
Lila is on a quest to discover her passion, feeling overshadowed by her accomplished sister, Parisa, and her athletic best friend, Melanie. Just as she finds hope in her school's new band program, she learns it might face funding cuts. Determined to help, Lila visits a local bank to secure a loan but is unexpectedly jostled by a stranger. After he leaves, she notices a mysterious box at her feet containing an old key and a message: "A simple clue for you who holds the key. Remember to unlock the door for Opportunity." The key proves magical; after falling asleep with it, Lila awakens to a glowing door that knocks three times. Upon opening it, she meets a girl who introduces herself as Felise, also known as Providence, Fortuna, Lady Luck, or Opportunity. Felise promises Lila seven days of extraordinary luck. However, the man who lost the key is determined to reclaim it and will stop at nothing to get it back. Lila's journey intertwines with magic, chance, and the challenge of seizing her own opportunities amidst unexpected twists.
My Buddy, Killer Croc is a charming tale of a boy in a new school, his new friends and enemies, and the super-villain who teaches him how to put the bullies in their place. Andy is new to Gotham. He s shy and quiet and in need of friends. Then he meets his wrestling hero, Waylon Jones, now known as Killer Croc. How will Andy react when he finds out the truth about his idol?