The Wanderer
A Newbery Honor Award Winner
On Sale: 11/21/2011
The Wanderer
A Newbery Honor Award Winner
On Sale: 11/21/2011
Format:
School Library Journal Best Book
IRA/CBC Children's Choice
Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
Parents' Choice Gold Award
ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
Newbery Honor Book
Riverbank Review Children’s Books of Distinction Award
Christopher Award
ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Book Sense Pick
ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
About the Book
Newbery 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)
Critical Praise
“Sophie is a quietly luminous heroine, and readers will rejoice in her voyage.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Like Creech’s Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird, this intimate novel poetically connects journey with self–discovery. — Publisher's Weekly, starred review
“A beautifully written and imaginatively constructed novel that speaks to the power of survival and the delicacy of grief.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780064410328
- ISBN 10: 0064410323
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 11/21/2011
- Pages: 304
- List Price:12.50 CAD
- Ages: 8 to 12
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational