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Walk Two Moons Audiobook
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In her own singularly beautiful style, Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech intricately weaves together two tales, one funny, one bittersweet, to create a heartwarming, compelling, and utterly moving story of love, loss, and the complexity of human emotion.
Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, proud of her country roots and the ""Indian-ness in her blood,"" travels from Ohio to Idaho with her eccentric grandparents. Along the way, she tells them of the story of Phoebe Winterbottom, who received mysterious messages, who met a ""potential lunatic,"" and whose mother disappeared.
As Sal entertains her grandparents with Phoebe's outrageous story, her own story begins to unfold—the story of a thirteen-year-old girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her missing mother.
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"I though this book was great. It had lots of thought provoking things. I read this book as a class assignment and fell in love! I loved the POV from Sal. I though Phobe was a great character and loved the winter bottom family on general! Would recommend to ANYONE! I loved everything about this book. Spoiler Alert: The End will make you cry! ( I did)"
— Molly (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The book is packed with humor and affection and is an odyssey of unexpected twists and surprising conclusions.”
— Newbery Award Selection Committee -
“Tenderly intertwines threads of love, loss and growth.”
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“An engaging story of love and loss, told with humor and suspense…A richly layered novel about real and metaphorical journeys.”
— School Library Journal -
“Ambitious and successful on many fronts…When Sal’s on the road with her grandparents, spinning Phoebe’s yarn and trying to untangle her own, this story sings.”
— Booklist -
“[Creech] fashions characters with humor and sensitivity.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal
Walk Two Moons Listener Reviews
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Ruth Fearnow, 11/18/2024
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" This is an extremely good book and I will recommend it to others if they haven't already read it. "
— Brian, 2/20/2014 -
" The layers to this book are subtle and deep. If a student has been abandoned by a parent, be prepared for strong emotional reaction. "
— Dana, 2/14/2014 -
" Beautiful young adult literature. This one broke my heart with a few tears. "
— Amy, 2/11/2014 -
" My mom read this book to me when I was younger, and I have returned to it countless times over the years as a source of comfort and escape. Walk Two Moons has rightfully earned its spot as one of my favorite books, and continues to make me cry almost every time I read it. To me, it's a classic! "
— Haley, 2/11/2014 -
" This book I read my freshman year and I really enjoyed reading it. I recommend others to read it also. "
— Dorothy, 2/3/2014 -
" Sharon Creech may just be my new favorite children's author. Her characters are lovely, flawed, and real. I'm always on the lookout for good books for my kids. Jack will have to skip this one for now because it would be too sad for him, but I think someday he'll really like it. Elise may get to it first! "
— Suzy, 1/26/2014 -
" Best short story everrrrr. "
— Katrina, 1/24/2014 -
" For ages 10-12. Story of a 13 year old girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her mother. Funny, touching. "
— Beverly, 1/20/2014 -
" I read that for Pre-AP English 2 in high school, I believe. I didn't like that there was cursing in there. I remember looking up what 'brothel' meant. Strange book. "
— Rianna, 1/1/2014 -
" Sal is an amazing story teller. I will never forget this book. It was elegantly written and the scenes in it were both comical and thought provoking. I am incredibly glad I chose to read this. It has opened my mind and heart to other people and has changed the way I see the world. "
— Amaris, 12/26/2013 -
" I liked this book because it had lots of loss and happiness mixed together to create a great story. (Im sorry if I give horrible reviews) The main character's friend's family recieves letters from a lunatic (or so they thought). Will they ever figure out who it is? "
— Julia, 12/26/2013 -
" I read this book when I was a preteen, and it is still one of my favorites. I swear, Sharon Creech could write about cheese and make it interesting. "
— Savannah, 12/13/2013 -
" This was not the best book I ever read, but it's just not my type of book. "
— Katy, 12/11/2013 -
" Newbery award winning book. Loved it. Great characters, charming story. Maybe I like children's books because they have short chapters. "
— Maryann, 11/6/2013 -
" I had to read this book for school. It was actually pretty good. "
— Dustin, 7/19/2013 -
" It's really good, one story blended in another. "
— Frank, 7/11/2013 -
" Slow going at first, but a suprise ending. You can use this book to teach about predicting, but my guess is the students will be wrong. It's a good book that addresses kids with absent mothers, and the questions they have that may never be answered. "
— Casey, 6/16/2013 -
" Amazing book. This book made me laugh and cry! "
— Kelani, 3/10/2013 -
" An emotional journey. Creech again created a character that becomes a part of you, which causes you to feel their emotions through her words. "
— Shannon, 2/13/2013 -
" I read this book to my students when teaching middle school. I loved the book as much as my students did. "
— Vickie, 10/12/2012 -
" This book was very good and it is very deep, but once you get into it you cant stop reading it "
— Nnovak17, 7/24/2012 -
" My favorite book as a child :) "
— Kellie, 5/14/2012 -
" Wonderful book about mothers. "
— Kathie, 1/21/2012 -
" This was one of my favorite books growing up. "
— Jocelyn, 11/29/2011 -
" So touching. This novel still remains one of the most memorable read alouds I shared with my sweet daughter. "
— Karen, 10/24/2011 -
" This was a fun book to read. Loved all the characters and loved the ending! "
— Sue, 5/20/2011 -
" I hardly ever consider rating books with five stars, but any book that gives me such an emotional reaction deserves high praise. I read Walk Two Moons for the first time at thirteen, & now, at twenty-two, I was again both charmed & heartbroken. I'd recommend it to anyone & everyone. "
— Jennifer, 5/20/2011 -
" Great coming of age book for young readers. I cried through the last chapter. "
— Lorra, 5/18/2011 -
" Read it a LONG time ago, but from what I remember it was good. "
— Jess, 5/18/2011 -
" This is my favorite book of all time. Though some may think that it is slightly predictable, it really isn't. The plots are so intricately woven and easy to follow. Great entertainment value--leaves you with a lot to think about! "
— Alanna, 5/15/2011 -
" best book ever thats all i can say i cryed so hard at the end so be prepared for that its emotional and yet a great book i rate 5 stars i loved this book and i could read it again and again =')tears of joy.I hope you enjoy this book as much as i did! "
— Daisy, 5/12/2011 -
" I first read this book in 6th grade. It was a gift to me by one of my teachers because I was leaving. This has got to be my favorite book. I have found myself coming back to this book so many times before. It is truly amazing. "
— Emily, 5/11/2011 -
" I loved this story, great characters, lots of humor, a bit of sadness and a great ending. <br/> "
— Marnie, 5/9/2011
About Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech has written more than twenty books for young people and is published in over twenty languages. Her books have received awards in both the United States 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, she taught English for fifteen years in England and Switzerland.
About the Narrators
Mary Stuart Masterson is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and an accomplished screen and stage actress perhaps most recognized for her roles in films such as Fried Green Tomatoes, Benny & Joon, and Bed of Roses. She won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1989 film Immediate Family and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the 2003 Broadway revival of Nine.
Hope Davis, an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has starred in more than twenty feature films, including Arlington Road, American Splendor, and Next Stop Wonderland. Also an accomplished stage actress, she earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway play God of Carnage. She was voted Best Actress in 2003 by the New York Film Critics.