No. of pages 272
Published: 2012
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"Chasing Redbird" by Sharon Creech follows the journey of a young girl named Zinnie Taylor as she navigates her feelings of isolation and loss in her rural Ohio community. After discovering a hidden trail in the woods, Zinnie embarks on a quest to follow it, hoping to uncover its secrets. As she explores this new path, she reflects on her family, her friendships, and her own identity. The trail becomes a metaphor for Zinnie's search for belonging and self-discovery, highlighting themes of growth, resilience, and the importance of connecting with others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by HarperCollins .
Sharon Creech is an internationally acclaimed author who lives in upstate New York with her husband.
This book contains the following story:
Chasing Redbird
Zinny is the quiet child in her big family, and after the death of her Aunt Jessie (the Redbird of the title), she hardly speaks at all. When Zinny finds the start of a pioneer trail on the family farm, she begins a journey that leads her to unravel the dark secrets of her aunt's life - and her own. And while Zinny chases ghosts in the woods, gorgeous Jake Boone is determined to chase her...
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Booksellers' Choice Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 4-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-8 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
