The Wanderer
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 304
Published: 2011
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In "The Wanderer" by Sharon Creech, the story follows a twelve-year-old girl named Sophie who embarks on a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean with her uncles and cousins. As they navigate the open waters, Sophie reflects on her family, the loss of her beloved mother, and her own journey of self-discovery. Through letters and diary entries, she shares her thoughts and experiences, revealing the powerful bonds of family and the courage it takes to face both the sea and life's challenges. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of grief, growth, and the search for belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos. , Inc. .
Eve Bunting and David Diaz are the creators of Smoky Night, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. They both live in Southern California. Sharon Creech is an internationally acclaimed author who lives in upstate New York with her husband.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Booksellers' Choice Award - Middle Readers
This book was recognised in the Middle Readers category by the Booksellers' Choice Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Christopher Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Christopher Award.
Book Sense Book of the Year Award
This book was recognised by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.