In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If you haven’t read this book and want to avoid spoilers, we suggest you read the book before listening to this episode. There are several plot twists in the story and we were here for it! We hope you will take us along with you as you run errands, fold laundry, or go for a walk! (Age recommendation for this book: 12 and up)
Links related to this episode:
Sharon’s Newbery Acceptance Speech
Suggested Activities Related to this Book:
Journaling
Practice “walking in someone else’s moccasins.” (Seeing things from someone else’s perspective)
Read-a-likes:
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
The Raymie Nightingale Trio by Kate DiCamillo
The Line Tender by Kate Allen
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
Middle Grade Books by Native American Authors
Adult Read-a-likes:
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Leah’s Pick for Our Next Book:
Jacob Have I loved by Katherine Paterson
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