Sharon Creech

by Alice B. McGinty

Sharon Creech did not write her first novel for young adults until she was in her forties. Known for her superlative storytelling skills and her journey-filled plots, she won the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, and a Newbery Honor for The Wanderer. Presented here is a thorough text-analysis, biographical timeline, extensive source notes, a discussion of themes, language, and writing process, and an original interview with the author. It’s a must-read for fans of her award-winning works.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

Alice Blumenthal McGinty is an American writer of children's books.
McGinty was born in 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Indiana University and the University of Illinois. McGinty is Jewish. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Reviews

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Level: young adult / adult

This book can be used as a teaching resource. It is on the shelf realistic fiction since this is the genre of a majority of Creech's books.

This book is great for students to read to become familiar with author. The biography is an excellent asset for a teacher who wants to do an author study on Creech. It provides details about her life, books, and how she developed her ideas for her books.

[Michelle L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very, VERY concise. I wanted more information.