The WandererNewbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book “A beautifully written and imaginatively constructed novel that speaks to the power of survival and the delicacy of grief.” —School Library Journal (starred review) This acclaimed bestselling Newbery Honor Book from multi-award-winning author Sharon Creech is a classic and moving story of adventure, self-discovery, and one girl's independence. Thirteen-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure and a chance for discovery as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and two cousins. Sophie’s cousin Cody isn’t so sure he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father. Through Sophie’s and Cody’s travel logs, we hear stories of the past and the daily challenges of surviving at sea as The Wanderer sails toward its destination—and its passengers search for their places in the world. “Sophie is a quietly luminous heroine, and readers will rejoice in her voyage.” —BCCB (starred review) "Like Creech's Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird, this intimate novel poetically connects journey with self-discovery.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
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Sharon Creech. This tale is true , and mine . It tells How the sea took me , swept me back And forth ... -anonymous , " The Seafarer " & S THE SEA CHAPTER I [ SPHIE ' he.
Sharon Creech. Three Sides CHAPTER 2 SOPHIE me am not always such a dreamy girl , listen- sea me . ing to the sea calling me . My father calls me Three - sided Sophie : one side is dreamy and romantic ; one is logical and down - to ...
... . When Bompie decided to return to England , nothing was going to stop him . He made up his mind and that was that , and off he went . Bye - bye , Bompie . SLOW TIME CHAPTER 3 SOPHIE e are hoping to set ISPHIE 7 THE WANDERER.
Sharon Creech. SLOW TIME CHAPTER 3 SOPHIE e are hoping to set sail the first week We of June , right after school ends . These final weeks are limping by , plodding hour after plodding hour . In my head , though , I am hurl- ing myself ...
Sharon Creech. THE BIG BABY CHAPTER 4 ( SPATE In it was me to Connecticut . My mother said she could not guarantee that she'd behave like an adult . She was afraid she would " dissolve into a blob of jelly " and cling to me and not let ...
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The Dolt and the Orphan | 34 |
Beheading | 38 |
Ahoy | 44 |
Juggling | 46 |
Blahblahblah | 51 |
Shakedown | 52 |
Bompie and the Car | 59 |