Books with title Sharon Creech

Sharon Creech did not write her first novel for young adults until she was in her forties. Known for her superlative storytelling skills and her journey-filled plots, she won the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, and a Newbery Honor for The Wanderer. Presented here is a thorough text-analysis, biographical timeline, extensive source notes, a discussion of themes, language, and writing process, and an original interview with the author. It’s a must-read for fans of her award-winning works.

Sharon Creech is the Newbery-winning author of Walk Two Moons, which was her second book for children and her fourth published book. Since winning the prestigious award in 1995, she has become a beloved young adult author, sought out by librarians, teachers, parents, and kids. Creech has also gone on to win other awards, including the Carnegie Medal, a children's literature award that is typically presented to British authors in the United Kingdom, making her the first American author to win it. Creech has lived in the United States, England, Switzerland, and Italy, and her travels have added flavor to her wonderful writing. Explore her remarkable journey as an author from her first attempts to her unexpected success in Sharon Creech.