We must have been a very noisy bunch, and I’m not sure how our parents put up with being cooped up with us in the car for those trips. In the summer, we usually took a trip, all of us piled in a car and heading out to Wisconsin or Michigan or, once, to Idaho.

(In that book, the brothers even have the same names as my own brothers.) Our house was not only full of us Creeches, but also full of friends and visiting relatives. Ībout the Author: I was born in South Euclid, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, and grew up there with my noisy and rowdy family: my parents (Ann and Arvel), my sister (Sandy), and my three brothers (Dennis, Doug and Tom).įor a fictional view of what it was like growing up in my family, see Absolutely Normal Chaos. This heartwarming story, told in a blend of poetry and prose, reveals the bonds that emerge when we let others into our lives.

Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna-and that stubborn cow, Zora.

Instead, her parents “volunteer” Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. She’s ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn’t know what to expect. Following one family’s momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow. This uplifting tale reminds us that if we’re open to new experiences, life is full of surprises. The quick pace and accessible narrative will win over reluctant readers, and it’s an easy pick for fans of Creech’s Love That Dog or animal lovers looking for a quick yet moo-ving read.About the Book: Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech’s Love That Dog and Hate That Cat will love her newest tween novel, Moo. School Library Journal (starred review) Publishers Weekly (starred review)Ĭreech offers a memorable family story featuring an especially difficult cow… A heartfelt tale that will be embraced by Creech’s fans, work well as a classroom read-aloud, and find a spot in book groups. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Īs Reena learns that a little kindness works wonders for both people and animals, Creech’s spare narrative creates vivid, emotion-packed images of landscapes, characters, and “that/ wild-eyed/ heifer,” Zora, that will stay with readers. Fans of Love That Dog will find much to love in this story of a girl, a cow, and so much more. The book’s playful use of words sets this novel apart. Newbery Medalist Creech touches on themes of loss, friendship, and belonging in this appealing tale.

Moo a novel by sharon creech