Criss Cross: A Newbery Award Winner

Winner of the Newbery Medal - New York Times Bestseller - An ALA Notable Book - An ALA Best Book for Young Adults - School Library Journal Best Book - Booklist Editors' Choice - Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice - Horn Book Fanfare Book - New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

In this acclaimed, award-winning, and timeless national bestseller, Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins explores the crisscrossing lives of four teenagers on the verge of adulthood. The unique format incorporates short vignettes, haiku, Q&As, and illustrations by the author. Written with love and humor, Criss Cross is an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and growing up.

"It's hard to write a book this good. Lynne Rae Perkins makes it seem easy."--Kevin Henkes, New York Times-bestselling author of the Newbery Honor Books Olive's Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller

"Brilliantly captures the adolescent-level Zen that thoughtful kids bring to their assessment of the world."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Best of all are the understated moments, often private and piercing in their authenticity, that capture intelligent, likable teens searching for signs of who they are, and who they'll become."--ALA Booklist (starred review)

"Written with humor and modest bits of philosophy, the writing sparkles with inventive, often dazzling metaphors."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Like a lazy summer day, the novel induces that exhilarating feeling that one has all the time in the world."--The Horn Book (starred review)

"A gentle story about a group of childhood friends facing the crossroads of life and how they wish to live it. Young teens will certainly relate."--School Library Journal (starred review)

Author: Lynne Rae Perkins
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 08/30/2005
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.90w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780060092726
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 101361 / Criss Cross


Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2005 pg. 920
Kliatt 09/01/2005 pg. 12
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2005 pg. 585
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2005 pg. 36 - Book Of Special Distinction
School Library Journal 09/01/2005 pg. 210
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2005 pg. 312 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Booklist 10/15/2005 pg. 47
Publishers Weekly 10/31/2005 pg. 58
Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2005 pg. 16
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 47
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2006 pg. 12
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/01/2006 pg. 8
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 99 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Perkins, Lynne Rae: -

Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels--All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music: Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. www.lynnerae.com

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