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It includes the character debbie from her previous novel, all alone in the universe, but introduces several new characters, primarily her neighborhood friends hector, lenny and phil. Click to read more about criss cross by lynne rae perkins. Debbie, hector, lenny, patty, and phil live normal fourteenyearold lives in a normal community, and face normal adolescent issues. She is the author of four other novelsall alone in the universe, as easy as falling off the face of the earth, nuts to you, and secret sisters of the salty sea. Fiction, grades 67, grades 89, newbery medalhonor no comments. Despite being 337 pages long, it is an extremely fast read, and i finished it in the course of a long afternoon. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins overdrive rakuten. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat.
I have written and illustrated half a dozen picture books as well as three novels for older readers. Lynne rae perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including frank and lucky get schooled. Perkins has several picture books to her credit as well as one other novel, all alone in the universe. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lynne rae perkins born july 31, 1956 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books her novel criss cross, winner of the 2006 newbery medal, is a book of vignettes, illustrations, photographs, and poems about a group of four smalltown teenagers. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This story takes place in seldem, during spring and summer. Criss cross, lynne rae perkins, newbery medal genre. The kind of magic in life that is subtle, that influences our path in life in ways we may not even be aware of. Lynne rae perkins author lynne rae perkins was awarded the newbery medal for criss cross. Lynne rae perkins has also written and illustrated several picture books, including the broken cat. The three creatures share the cake, and stories, and become good friends. Lynne rae perkins s most popular book is criss cross. Lynne rae perkins was awarded the newbery medal for criss cross.
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