“At home that night, I was working on my mythology report when Phoebe called. She was whispering. When she went downstairs to say good night to her father, he was sitting in his favorite chair staring at the television, but the television wasn't on. If she didn't know her father better, she would have though he had been crying. 'But my father never cries,' she said.”
This novel follows the journey of a young girl named Sal as she travels across America with her grandmother. The story is interwoven with tales of her family's past, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the search for belonging. more
Sharon Creech is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on July 29, 1945, she is known for her profound character development and engaging storytelling. more
“Be the kind of grown up that you needed as a child (or was fortunate to have had as one).”