“A treat.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A good-natured, rollicking romp.” - School Library Journal
“Lush.” - The Horn Book
“Engaging, puzzle-like plot.” - Booklist
“Regal.” - Miami Herald
“A charming read.” - KLIATT
Genres
Pages352
Released2009
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780061972454
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.
Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She lives in Maine, “lured there by my grandchildren,” Creech says.
www.sharoncreech.com
David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including smoky night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Me, Frida by Amy Novesky, a Pura Belpré Honor Award winner. Mr. Diaz lives in Southern California.
