The author lives with her family in northern michigan. She was born in 1956 in philadelphia and grew up with her family in a suburb close by. She enjoys working in her studio, being with friends, watching her kids grow, and watching her husband, bill, chase their dog around town. She enjoys working in her studio, being with friends, watching her kids grow, and watching her husband, bill, chase their dog. Crisscross by lynn rae perkins moved and inspired me. She is also the author of the novel all alone in the universe, the awardwinning companion to criss cross. Theres one instance of swearing, and a teen character uses chewing tobacco, which his friends find revolting. In 2008, anita silvey, author of 100 best books for children, described criss cross in a school library. Lynne rae perkins has also written and illustrated several picture books, including snow music, a boston globehorn book honor book and a book sense top ten pick.
And in lynne rae perkinss remarkable book, a girl and her wish grow up. Buy a cheap copy of criss cross book by lynne rae perkins. Illustrated throughout with blackandwhite pictures, comics, and photographs by the author. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins 2007, paperback for. Discussion of themes and motifs in lynne rae perkins criss cross. But we dont have to travel great distances to share baked treats and stories. Sep 01, 2005 a 12yearold girl living in a kingdom ruled by a mysterious queen dreams of attaining her sports highest prize.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Perkins presents her readers with a fascinating coming of age story. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins 2007, paperback for sale. I was wondering what scene you think i should recreate. Create your own book bundle by adding this book and other books and. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards help free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. I feel like the committee chooses some books that they think kids should be reading, but that kids would. May 20, 20 criss cross was chosen for the 2006 newbery award. She is the author of two other novels all alone in the universe, a companion to criss cross, and as easy as falling off the face of the earth. Buy criss cross by lynne rae perkins online at alibris. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins overdrive rakuten.
She is the author of four other novels all alone in the universe, as easy as falling off the face of the earth, nuts to you, and secret sisters of the salty sea. Criss cross printables, classroom activities, teacher. Debbie is hoping that something great would happen to her. 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. Browse lynne rae perkinss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Lynne rae perkins audio books, best sellers, author bio. Nov 16, 2010 criss cross ebook written by lynne rae perkins. Buy the paperback book criss cross by lynne rae perkins at indigo. Criss cross ebook by lynne rae perkins rakuten kobo. Lynne rae perkins was awarded the newbery medal for criss cross. Click to read more about criss cross by lynne rae perkins. Like say you like someone and they like you to, you get to know this person but they go away, possibly you can never see them again but your. The kind of magic in life that is subtle, that influences our path in. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins pdf free download ebook. Meanwhile, in another part of town, he felt as if the world was opening. In my picture book, wintercake, thomas and lucy bake a cake and carry it, despite obstacles and difficulties and great distances, to thank the stranger who found and returned thomass basket of driedup fruits. The three creatures share the cake, and stories, and become good friends.
Criss cross is a novel by lynne rae perkins that won the 2006 newbery medal for excellence in childrens literature. Despite being 337 pages long, it is an extremely fast read, and i finished it in the course of a long afternoon. Theres not a lot to do, and the teens dream about what life holds in store for them. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins reading is fundamental. Perkins, when i was around 11 years old i read criss cross for the first time and loved it i also read alone in the universe and loved it as well, as i found myself able to relate to it at the time. Criss cross by lynn rae perkins moved and inspired me. Criss cross by lynne rae perkins is the winner of the 2006 newbery.
An artist as well as a writer, lynne rae perkins has published several acclaimed picture books, including the broken cat, snow music, pictures from our vacation, and the cardboard piano. Perkins not only writes young adolescent novels, but also paints and does the art work for her novels. Why do you think the title of this book is criss cross. Lynne rae perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books. Read criss cross by lynne rae perkins for free with a 30 day free trial. Debbie, hector, lenny, patty, and phil live normal fourteenyearold lives in a normal.
Written by lynne rae perkins, audiobook narrated by danielle ferland. After her best friend, van, excitedly tells her about a scholarship competition for a spot at an. In a mix of wishes for excitement, lost calls for love. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Teenagers in a small town in the 1960s experience new thoughts and feelings, question their. The kind of magic in life that is subtle, that influences our path in life in ways we may not even be aware of, and connects us all. Snow music, a boston globehorn book honor book and a book.
This touching story by lynee rae perkins captures the thinker in all of us through the struggle of three realistic teenage characters. Debbie, hector, lenny, patty, and phil live normal fourteenyearold lives in a normal community, and face normal adolescent issues, including romance, identity, family, and selfactualization. And in lynne rae perkins s remarkable book, a girl and her wish grow up. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read criss cross. Parents need to know that criss cross is a newberywining novel by lynne rae perkins about smalltown teens whose paths cross one summer in the 1960s.
Criss cross by lynne rae perkins book read online scribd. While she is waiting for something great, she likes to hang out with her friends. She is the author of one other book for teensall alone in the universe, a companion to criss cross. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Criss cross is a lovely, lyrical, whimsical novel that manages to do several things at once. Criss cross by lynne abebooks abebooks shop for books.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. 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. Hi lynne, i just finished reading your book criss cross and loved it. Criss cross is about a 14 year old girl named debbie. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Lynne rae perkins has also written and illustrated several picture books, including the broken cat. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Mar 29, 2010 all alone in the universe by lynne rae perkins. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Criss cross definitely stuck with me and i considered it one of my favorite books. Looking at the bright, fuzzy picture in the magazine, she thought, something like that. Criss cross is the one of the most thoughtful and relatable books that i have ever read in my life. Criss cross is a novel by lynne rae perkins that won the 2006 newbery medal for excellence. Legacy petrin lives and works in the financially strapped orphanage in the provinces run by her father and rises early every day to practice tennis with her old racket. Read criss cross by lynne rae perkins available from rakuten kobo.
Criss cross is the book that won the 2006 newbery medal, and it certainly fit the criteria of quick reading. She is the author of three other novelsall alone in the universe, as easy as falling off the face of the earth, and nuts to you. This book is about teens living in a small town in the 1960s. 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. Criss cross criss cross by perkins, lynne rae author aug3005 hardcover by lynne rae perkins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Young listeners will feel spellbound by danielle ferlands eloquent narration.
1342 671 236 1558 768 846 717 948 1 1361 42 1000 427 627 1079 1384 1464 3 520 249 1290 1401 529 665 783 564 354