Small Favors
(Sprache: Englisch)
"In the secluded town of Amity Falls, Ellerie has a chance to have her secret wishes come true, but there is a price to pay in this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin."--
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"In the secluded town of Amity Falls, Ellerie has a chance to have her secret wishes come true, but there is a price to pay in this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin."--
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1The smoke smelled of burning pine needles, dark and sweet. It seeped from the hive box in front of me and danced across the fields, caught on a balmy breeze. Papa pressed down on the bellows to release another cloud, training it carefully toward the tall wooden structure s entrance. His head bobbed as he silently counted the passing seconds. Finally he nodded.
Even though my hands were completely covered, they shook as I approached the hive. I d never been allowed to help remove frames before, and I wanted to make sure I did everything exactly as Papa said. With a muffled groan, I strained to hoist the heavy lid before setting it aside in the grass, careful to avoid three drowsy bees crawling across its top.
After puffing more of the smoke deep into the box, Papa stepped back, allowing me full access to the hive. Take out one of the super frames and we ll inspect it. His voice was muffled under the thick netting swagged about his face.
Though I could only see the limned highlight of his profile, he looked pleased. Proud, even. I prayed I wouldn t let him down.
Usually I was in the kitchen with Mama, Merry, and Sadie during harvests. Samuel helped Papa, bringing in the heavy, honey-laden frames for us to process. I d hold them upright while Mama ran a wide knife down the combs, slicing off waxy caps with practiced ease. The dripping frames would go into a large metal drum, and Merry and Sadie would take turns cranking the handle until all the honey had spun free and was ready to be filtered.
I glanced toward our farmhouse now, imagining my sisters jostling for space around the hearth as bottles were boiled clean and set out to dry. They d be squabbling and begging for Mama to let them go out. It was too pretty a day to be spent over a hot fire and iron pots. A hawk screeched overhead in tacit agreement, spinning lazy circles in the late-August sunshine.
Ellerie, Papa prompted, drawing me back. The first frame can be the trickiest. Sometimes the bees seal
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the edges over with resin. You might need to chisel it free.
Won t that upset the bees? I peered down through the slats of the frames. The ever-present hum had died down, but I could still see some movement in the lower boxes.
Not if you do it right, he teased unhelpfully. I sensed his smile behind the netting. The first time my father let me take the frames out, I was stung six times. It s a rite of passage.
Growing up with beekeepers for parents, I d certainly been stung before, but it wasn t an experience I cared to repeat. I d kept the entire household up with my first sting, sobbing through the night not for my swollen hand but for the poor bee who had died in the process.
Reaching under my own heavy netting, I wiped at the sweat trickling down my face, debating where to start. There were eight frames in this section, each spread out with uniform precision. I chose one near the middle and gently wiggled it back and forth, testing the sides. It moved easily enough. I held my breath as I pulled it free, careful to not brush it against any of the others on the way out.
Let s see, then. Papa leaned forward, studying the bees work.
Lacy patterns of honeycomb sheeted over the frame, some filled and capped but most empty.
He clucked his tongue, considering. Not yet. Could be a late harvest this year. Too much snow last winter. Put it back.
With the utmost care, I eased the wooden frame back into its slot, then breathed a sigh of relief.
Now the next.
We check every one?
His head bobbed. If you go through the trouble of smoking the bees, you need to make sure to thoroughly inspect the hive. Honey isn t the only thing we re concerned with. We re stewards for the
Won t that upset the bees? I peered down through the slats of the frames. The ever-present hum had died down, but I could still see some movement in the lower boxes.
Not if you do it right, he teased unhelpfully. I sensed his smile behind the netting. The first time my father let me take the frames out, I was stung six times. It s a rite of passage.
Growing up with beekeepers for parents, I d certainly been stung before, but it wasn t an experience I cared to repeat. I d kept the entire household up with my first sting, sobbing through the night not for my swollen hand but for the poor bee who had died in the process.
Reaching under my own heavy netting, I wiped at the sweat trickling down my face, debating where to start. There were eight frames in this section, each spread out with uniform precision. I chose one near the middle and gently wiggled it back and forth, testing the sides. It moved easily enough. I held my breath as I pulled it free, careful to not brush it against any of the others on the way out.
Let s see, then. Papa leaned forward, studying the bees work.
Lacy patterns of honeycomb sheeted over the frame, some filled and capped but most empty.
He clucked his tongue, considering. Not yet. Could be a late harvest this year. Too much snow last winter. Put it back.
With the utmost care, I eased the wooden frame back into its slot, then breathed a sigh of relief.
Now the next.
We check every one?
His head bobbed. If you go through the trouble of smoking the bees, you need to make sure to thoroughly inspect the hive. Honey isn t the only thing we re concerned with. We re stewards for the
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Autoren-Porträt von Erin A. Craig
Erin A. Craig
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- Autor: Erin A. Craig
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 12 Jahre
- 2022, International, 496 Seiten, Maße: 20,8 x 37 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Ember
- ISBN-10: 0593306775
- ISBN-13: 9780593306772
- Erscheinungsdatum: 22.03.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for SMALL FAVORS: A Reese s Book Club Recommended Spooky Read!
A POPSUGAR Best Book of July Pick!
"[A] gloriously dark fairy tale...Erin A. Craig has conjured a spellbinding tale of magic and horror." Shelf Awareness, starred review
If you re looking for a book to give you goosebumps as you read, you re going to want to add this one to your TBR! The Nerd Daily
"A chilling tale about what lurks in the shadows of the people you think you know." TOR
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig will give you chills no matter how hot it is outside." Popsugar
"An engrossing combination of the supernatural and human psychology." Kirkus
"Small Favors is as much about humanity as it is about horror. Perfect for readers who love mysteries and the macabre." BookPage
"Fans of Brenna Yovanoff and Erin Bowman will enjoy this lushly built, ominous rural America." PW
"Craig twists a slow-burn fairy tale around classic horror tropes that ultimately land on satisfying beats." SLJ
Praise for HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS:
Haunting, atmospheric, and immersive. --Bustle
Nothing short of both haunting and mesmerizing. . .a perfect step into escapism and away from real life. --Hypable
"It s a fairy tale, a young-adult romance (though gothic enough for adult readers) and a whodunit too."--The Wall Street Journal
"Chilling and atmospheric."--Laura E. Weymouth, author of The Light Between Worlds
"Evocative details and lyrical, moody prose . . . a richly conceived story that blends mythic and Gothic storytelling."--PW
"The novel s vivid, evocative atmosphere will please fans of the gothic . . . chills aplenty."--The Bulletin
"Equal
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parts gothic fairy tale and romance . . . compulsively readable." SLJ
"This moody maritime retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses blends elements of suspense and horror for a gothic twist on a familiar tale. A memorably built world populated with a hauntingly doomed family."--Booklist
"This moody maritime retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses blends elements of suspense and horror for a gothic twist on a familiar tale. A memorably built world populated with a hauntingly doomed family."--Booklist
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