In "The Crossing" by Gary Paulsen, we follow the journey of a young boy named a young boy named "Frank," who grapples with the complexities of life, loss, and the passage to adulthood. After experiencing the death of his beloved father, Frank embarks on a transformative trip to Mexico, seeking solace and a deeper understanding of himself. Along the way, he confronts various challenges, both external and internal, that push him to face his fears and embrace his identity. The story vividly captures themes of grief, resilience, and the beauty of nature, as Frank learns to navigate the tumultuous waters of life and find his place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction, Point .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

There are 114 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .

Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.