Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Criss Cross


Title: Criss Cross
Author: Lynne Rae Perkins
Illustrator: Lynne Rae Perkins
Genre: Fiction Chapter Book
Subgenre: Realistic
Theme: Teens relating to other teens & Friendship
Characters: Debbie, Hector, Phil, Lenny, Patty
Awards: Newbery
Date of Publication: 2005
Publication Company: Greenwillow Books
Summary: This story is about two 14 year olds and the paths in life they take.  It is about friendships, crushes, and adolescent lives. Debbie wants something to happen to make her different and hector feels there is something more to come for him.
Use in Classroom: This book can be used for a literature circle for middle school and high school students.

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