Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is
published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards
in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk
Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain's
Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.
Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English
for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband
now live in Maine, "lured there by our grandchildren," Creech
says.
www.sharoncreech.com
"A really special triumph." -- Kirkus (*Starred Review*)"Readers will love that dog, and this book." -- Publishers Weekly (*Starred Review*)"A poignant, funny picture of a child's encounter with the power of poetry. This book is a tiny treasure." -- School Library Journal (*Starred Review*)"Sharon Creech has achieved more than one impressive feat here." -- New York Times Book Review"Eventually, Jack learns that poetry might be just the way to process some things in his life. This book, and Miss Stretchberry, are magic." One of the 11 Best Teachers in Children's Literature -- Brightly
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