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Walk Two Moons

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CREECH, Sharon
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This is an excellent story, with a balanced mixture of tragic and comic moments, and Sal as a very convincing narrator. The book is cleverly structured with parallels between Sal and Phoebe, has great characters, is full of wit, and certainly deserves all the awards that have been heaped on it.

AWARDS:

  • WINNER Newbery Medal 1995

DEATH | FAMILY | GROWING UP | HUMAN INTEREST

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  • JOHNSON, Angela. Toning the Sweep (Scholastic 1993) Emily’s grandma Ola is dying
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