Criss Cross

The 2006 Newbery Medal Winner is an emotionally adept exploration of teenage lives in several different prose and poetry formats waltzes through this young adult coming-of-age novel. At 14, the world is constantly transforming and changing for Debbie and her friends Hector and Lenny. Love, growing up, and wishing for transformation are all part of their tender, entertaining stories. By the author of ALL ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE, this is also a Kirkus Reviews 2005 Best Children`s Book and a 2005 School Library Journal Best Book. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.