Sharon Creech
The Library of Author Biographies
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.