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Title: The Wanderer
Author: Sharon Creech
type of book: Young Adult Fiction
call number: YA/Fic
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This book is strong in character, story and setting.
Summary:
This story takes place during an overseas voyage to England to visit the
aging and sick Bompie (grandpa). Sophie doesn't like boats or water, and she hides from her sad past, blocking it out. During the voyage, each person on the
boat has to teach everyone something, so Sophie decides to tell everyone
stories about Bompie's life. Her young cousins think she's making the stories up
because she has never met Bompie. Tensions build as the voyage continues. Are the stories that Sophie tells everyone true? Will she and her
family learn to get along with each other? And, why is Sophie so afraid of
water and boats anyway?
I would recommend this book!
Why?
This story should appeal to readers who like stories about family and
friendship.
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Related links:
Sharon Creech's Website
Employee Initials: KS
Review Date: January 2005
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