Sharon Creech The Words We Choose to Say

Sharon Creech: The Words We Choose to Say is an analysis and evaluation of the young adult novels of Sharon Creech. The six chapters provide an overview of her life, education, and careers, a thorough review of her young adult novels, a commentary on her writings for young readers and adults, and a summary of her skill as a storyteller and author.

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

xi

Chronology

xiii

The Author: Life Experiences and the Writer

1

(10)

A Reflection of Reality: Absolutely Normal Chaos and Bloomability

11

(20)

The Journey: Walk Two Moons and The Wanderer

31

(26)

A Touch of Fantasy: Chasing Redbird and Ruby Holler

57

(20)

Books for All Ages: Children, Young Readers, and Adults

77

(12)

Sharon Creech: The Stories, the Issues, the Author

89

(10)

Appendix A: Awards

99

(4)

Bibliography

103

(12)

Index

115

(8)

About the Author

123

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