In short, vignette-like chapters, Newbery Medalist Creech (Walk Two Moons) expertly develops a relatable, amusingly foibled cast—including Gina’s inquisitive schoolmates and demanding Italian ...

Sharon Creech, illus. by Chris Raschka (HarperCollins/Cotler) Author and artist are as inextricably linked as the father and son they portray in this moving meditation on the importance of ...