Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech furthered me along the path of Creech-fandom. The characters leap to life; in fact, one character seemed vividly to be someone I know in my life.

Salamanca Tree Hiddle is uprooted from her Kentucky home and dragged to Ohio by her father after their mother left them. In Ohio, Salamanca befriends Phoebe Winterbottom, and together they investigate the potential lunatic, the murderess next door, and the vanishing of Phoebe's mother. Salamanca relates the entire story to her grandparents as they drive her to Idaho, her mother's new home. And she discovers that underneath Phoebe's story is her own.

Have the tissues at hand, and clear your schedule for a few hours. This Newberry winner's a heart-catcher!

Who Will Like This Book: Girls who enjoy realistic fiction with a twist of romance and mystery.

Themes: Love, forgiveness, coping with loss, opening up your eyes and seeing people for who they really are.