The Wanderer

Sharon Creech

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this eBook

Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book

“A beautifully written and imaginatively constructed novel that speaks to the power of survival and the delicacy of grief.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

This acclaimed bestselling Newbery Honor Book from multi-award-winning author Sharon Creech is a classic and moving story of adventure, self-discovery, and one girl's independence.

Thirteen-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure and a chance for discovery as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and two cousins. Sophie’s cousin Cody isn’t so sure he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father.

Through Sophie’s and Cody’s travel logs, we hear stories of the past and the daily challenges of surviving at sea as The Wanderer sails toward its destination—and its passengers search for their places in the world.

“Sophie is a quietly luminous heroine, and readers will rejoice in her voyage.” —BCCB (starred review)

"Like Creech's Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird, this intimate novel poetically connects journey with self-discovery.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ratings and reviews

A lovely book, written in the form of journals by Sophie and Cody. You really do grow to love Sophie and Cody, and gosh, even the adults earn some respect by the book's end. The book has some frightening moments and some sadness, but a tear rolled down my face at a moment of joy -- when Sophie suddenly realizes she is part of the family. Not up to the power and tragedy of 'Walk Two Moons,' but an absorbing read.

Cousins and uncles go on journey across the ocean. Sophie goes with them. They all disagree and don't get along. They have to bond, work together and respect eachother. Sophie is very discriptive.

Out of all the books i have ever read this is 100% my favourite book in the world!!!!!!!!! My favourite part of the book was when Sophie told everybody BOMPIE incredible stories about what he did and his dad always gave him a wipping for getting his clothes wet or dirty and his mother always made him pie!!

About the author

Sharon Creech has written twenty-one books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the U.S. and abroad, including the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, the Newbery Honor for The Wanderer, and Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal for Ruby Holler.Before beginning her writing career, Sharon Creech taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland. She and her husband now live in Maine, “lured there by our grandchildren,” Creech says.www.sharoncreech.com

David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including smoky night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Me, Frida by Amy Novesky, a Pura Belpré Honor Award winner. Mr. Diaz lives in Southern California.