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This book is the 2006 Newbery winner. It is about a group of teenagers dealing with the struggles and joys of growing up. There isn't one consistent storyline, rather the narrative alternates between the characters. Not a lot happens, it's mostly little disconnected stories about everyday life, and the thoughts and feelings of the characters. It became a bit confusing for me at times, because I read a few pages here and there over the course of several months, and forgot who was who.
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What a contrast between a contemporary Newbery and an old Newbery! Where the main character in Smokey the Cowhorse has adventure after adventure, facing death over and over, the main characters in Criss Cross do almost nothing. The kids sit around and talk and sunbathe and listen to the radio and think. That’s about it. It’s Perkins’ unique way of looking at the world that gives this book its surprising fun feel. And the pictures are great, too.
Jan 15, 2018
Keeley
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