7A Reviews Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

Reviewer: Nabeela Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is about a young 13 year-old girl, Salamanca Tree Hiddle. She is traveling to Idaho along with her grandparents to see her mother. Her goal for this trip is to try to bring her mother back home. While on this journey, Salamanca visits many famous landmarks and tells her grandparents about the story of her good friend, Phoebe Winterbottom. Salamanca's first encounter with Phoebe is when Sal moves to Euclid, Ohio, with her father. When Phoebe's mother disappears, Phoebe and Sal think a potential lunatic is responsible for her disappearance. Sal and Phoebe eventually discover the surprising circumstances surrounding the disappearance. I think this book is mysterious and entertaining. It's fun to read because some of the characters have amusing personalities. The grandparents really made me laugh. I also enjoyed reading this book because it aroused my curiosity. I wanted to keep on reading and learn more about the characters and the mystery of Mrs. Winterbottom's disappearance. This book is sad as well. I usually like books that are happy but at the same time a little sad, so this was a perfect book for me. I recommend Walk Two Moons to kids who are twelve years old or older. They could probably relate to the book more easily because the main characters are around the age of thirteen. If you like adventurous, humorous, and sad stories, this is the book for you!

Reviewer: Khalid In Walk Two Moons written by Sharon Creech, a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle tells the account of her journey to Lewiston, Idaho, to see her mother. She travels with her grandparents on this important voyage. Salamanca wants to reach Lewiston by August 20th, her mother's birthday. Salamanca believes that this is the perfect day to come face to face with her mother. Will Salamanca reach Lewiston by her mother's birthday? Along the way, Salamanca tells her grandparents the story of her friend, Phoebe Winterbottom, who has an encounter with a lunatic during her mom's disappearance. In addition to talking about Phoebe's story, Salamanca and her grandparents visit many landmarks and run into their share of hardships and joys. Find out what else happens by reading Walk Two Moons. Shannon Creech's Walk Two Moons is a wonderful piece of writing. It is filled with comedy, excitement, suspense, a little bit of tragedy, and many surprises. It is the perfect combination of all great things that should be in a story. This extraordinary book will become one of your all time favorites. After finishing it, I felt joyous and exuberant. Read this book, and you will feel this, too. I think that Walk Two Moons is great for 6th-8th graders. If you like suspenseful stories, this is the book for you. If you like stories about traveling, this is the book for you. If you like reading funny books, this is the book for you. If you like great stories, be sure to read Walk Two Moons.

Reviewer: Arabia Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is about a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle. She used to live in Bybanks, Kentucky until she moved to Euclid, Ohio with her father. She meets new people there, including a lady named Mrs. Cadaver that her father might be liking. Sal makes friends with Phoebe Winterbottom, an interesting and rather mysterious girl her own age. Sal takes a road trip with her grandparents to Idaho from Ohio. It's very important to Sal to get to Lewiston, Idaho before her mother's birthday. Along the way she stops at some places with her grandparents and tells them stories about Phoebe Winterbottom's mysterious letters, potential lunatic, and her mom's leaving. I thought Walk Two Moons was an interesting book. The characters were very well-written and highly enjoyable. I especially liked Sal's grandparents. They were funny people with great personalities who liked to joke around and have fun. At times Walk Two Moons was mysterious. I wasn't always sure what the real story was, and I liked that. It made it even more interesting. On the whole, the book was very funny, but it did have some sad and touching moments. I recommend Walk Two Moons to readers ages 12 and older. People who enjoy interesting and mysterious books will have a fun time reading Walk Two Moons.

Reviewer: Viktoria Walk Two Moons is about 13 year old Salamanca Tree Hiddle who lives on a farm in Bybanks, Kentucky. Everything is going well until her mother goes away. After that, her father and Sal move to Euclid, Ohio. She absolutely hates it there. It takes Sal a long time to get used to the place, but eventually she does. She meets a girl named Phoebe Winterbottom whose mom has also gone away. Sal's grandparents take her along on a road trip across country to Lewiston, Idaho to see her mom. They make many stops on the way, not all of them planned. It's very important to Sal that they get there before Sal's mother's birthday. What will Sal find when she arrives? Walk Two Moons touched me in many ways. I thought it was a well-written book. The plot was easy to understand. I could relate to Sal because we are about the same age, and I am not living with my mom either. I enjoyed reading about all the different places Sal visited with her grandparents. Walk Two Moons was different than many other books I have read. If there were a certain age group I would recommend Walk Two Moons to, I would say readers eleven years or older would enjoy the book. The vocabulary isn't difficult. I would also recommend it to people like my father who appreciate a story where many different things are taking place. I absolutely loved this book. It was an adventurous and exciting read.

Reviewer: Paul Walk Two Moons is written by Sharon Creech. It is about a Native American girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle. She was born in Bybanks, Kentucky. Even though Sal is against leaving the house she grew up in, after her mom goes off to Idaho Sal and her dad move to Euclid, Ohio. Sal thinks it is her fault that her mother is gone. In Euclid, Sal meets a girl named Phoebe Winterbottom who also has a mom who goes away. Phoebe is receiving weird letters from a person whom she thinks is a possible lunatic. Salamanca tells the story of Phoebe to her Gramps and Grams on a road trip to Lewiston, Idaho. It's important to Salamanca that they reach Lewiston on her mother's birthday. Along the way, they stop off in towns with landmarks and enjoy the sights. I liked Walk Two Moons. I thought the story line was interesting, but it switches back and forth too much and is a little confusing. Another thing I enjoyed about this book is the cool places across the upper Midwest and western states that Salamanca and her grandparents visited. Walk Two Moons is also well-written. I found it mysterious. I was often wondering what was going to happen next. I would recommend reading this book to people ages 11 and older. People who like to travel and see the country would also enjoy it and so would people who like mystery and suspense.

Reviewer: Joseph Walk Two Moons is a novel by Sharon Creech. It is about a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle who is on a road trip with her wild and fun grandparents. They are traveling to Lewiston, Idaho, in search of Sal's mother. Along the way, they visit many famous landmarks such as Mount Rushmore and Old Faithful. Salamanca also tells her grandparents about her friend, Phoebe Winterbottom, and the mystery behind Phoebe's mother's disappearance. Phoebe receives suspicious notes that are possible leads to her mother's whereabouts. While recounting this story, Salamanca realizes that she and Phoebe have similar feelings and emotions about their mothers. When I first saw the cover of Walk Two Moons, I thought it would be a boring book. However, as I continued reading, I started to thoroughly enjoy it. The story was filled with suspense and excitement. I enjoyed the mysterious notes Phoebe received because I had to really think about what they meant. It was easy to understand the characters and their experiences. I was able to connect with Phoebe because I, too, have a wild imagination. That was the best part of the novel. I would recommend this book to children or young adults who enjoy thrilling and thought-provoking tales. Anyone who loves to solve mysteries should read this book! I would tell my friends to read it because the characters are energetic and entertaining.

Reviewer: Muhammad In Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech the main character Salamanca Tree Hiddle tells the story of her family. After her mom goes off to Idaho, Sal and her dad move from Bybanks, Kentucky to Euclid, Ohio. There she meets and becomes friends with Phoebe Winterbottom. Phoebe is a strange person who believes a potential lunatic is watching her family. Phoebe and Sal have some things in common. Both their mothers have left for one reason or another. Salamanca tells the story of Phoebe and her lunatic to her grandparents as they travel across country by car. They are on their way to Lewiston, Idaho. It is vital to Sal that she is there on her mother's birthday. On the journey many strange things happen. There are surprises as well as hardships ahead for all of them. Many mysteries will be solved at the end of the journey. Walk Two Moons is one of my favorite books. The plot is funny, suspenseful, and sad at the same time. There are many surprises for the reader. Sharon Creech wrote her characters so well I could picture them perfectly in my mind. All of these things put together make this book great. I recommend this book to readers ages 11 and older. Those people who enjoy books filled with mystery, suspense, humor and a touch of sadness should read Walk Two Moons.

Reviewer: Melina Walk Two Moons, written by Sharon Creech, is about a thirteen year-old girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle who moves from a farm in Bybanks, Kentucky to live in Euclid, Ohio. At first, Sal is very unhappy, but then she becomes friends with Phoebe Winterbottom. Phoebe is nervous by nature and has a lot of imagination. Phoebe believes her family is being watched by a potential lunatic who is leaving strange messages on their doorstep. When Phoebe's mother disappears, the two girls try to solve the mystery as they try to find her. Sal tells her grandparents all about Phoebe and her mother's disappearance as they are taking a long car journey to Lewiston, Idaho, so Sal can find her mother. While traveling, they stop at some out of the ordinary places her grandparents are interested in. Sal worries that they will not reach Idaho in time for her mother's birthday, which is very, very important to Sal. I thought Walk Two Moons was fantastic! It completely takes you away into someone else's life. The writing is easy to understand which makes it easy to follow the story. I thought Creech's characters were funny. I especially liked the way Sal's grandparents still talked to each other as if they were teenagers. I recommend Walk Two Moons to readers who are at least twelve years old. People who enjoy adventures would enjoy this book.

Reviewer: Daniel V. Walk Two Moons, a book written by Sharon Creech, is about a Native American girl whose name is Salamanca Tree Hiddle. She lives in Bybanks, Kentucky, with her parents. Salamanca's mother decides to take a trip to Idaho. When Sal and her father learn that her mother is not coming back, they decide to move to Euclid, Ohio. After some time, Sal and her grandparents take a road trip to Idaho to see Sal's mom. During the car trip, Sal tells stories about her school, her friends, and about the mischief she experiences when she first moves to Ohio. Read this book to learn about an exciting tale of how a 13 year-old girl solves many bizarre mysteries fabricated by her best friend's imagination. and how she embarks on an emotional journey which changes her life. When I first started this book, it seemed confusing because I was not sure where the story was heading. However, when I continued reading, I noticed connections between the various events taking place. I saw how Phoebe's story and Salamanca's story intertwined. I also noticed two messages in this story. The first message is that you should never take things for granted. The second is that you should not make assumptions about people before you actually get to know them. Walk Two Moons is a great book because the characters come alive, and their experiences seem real. I would recommend this book to people who like novels with many intriguing mysteries and surprising twists.

Reviewer: Patricia The book Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is about Salamanca Tree Hiddle. Sal' mother left a year before to go to Idaho and has not returned. Sal and her father leave their farm in Bybanks, Kentucky and move to Euclid, Ohio. Sal loved living on the farm and doesn't like her new home. She misses the great outdoors, but most of all she misses her mom. In Euclid, she meets Phoebe Winterbottom, a girl with family problems, too. Phoebe is sure that she is being stalked by a potential lunatic. Sal tells her grandparents all about Phoebe and her family problems as they journey to Lewiston, Idaho in search of Sal's mother. It is very important that they reach it before her mom's birthday, but something happens that might make that impossible. Walk Two Moons is a fantastic book! I enjoyed reading it very much. I especially liked the mystery parts. Who was the lunatic? What happened to Sal's mom? What happened to Phoebe's mom? It seemed like each of the characters had their own secrets. I thought the story line was interesting, and I loved the ending. This is a great book. I recommend Walk Two Moons to readers fifth grade and older. This story has something for everyone in it. It makes everyone want to read it. It has mysteries and happy endings.

Reviewer: Samantha Sharon Creech's Walk Two Moons is the story of thirteen year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle who is on a journey with her grandparents to try and find her mother who left for Idaho a year before and has not returned. Sal and her father move to Euclid, Ohio where Sal makes friends with Phoebe Winterbottom, whose family has their own problems. From time to time mysterious messages with weird sayings are being left on Phoebe's front porch. Sal and Phoebe conduct their own investigation to find out the identity of Phoebe's "potential lunatic." Sal tells her grandparents all about Phoebe and her problems as they travel by car to Idaho. It's important to Sal that they reach Lewiston, Idaho before her mother's birthday. Along the way Sal and her grandparents stop at some historical and not-so-historical places. I thought Walk Two Moons was great! Sharon Creech's characters were amazing. I definitely agree that this book deserved the 1995 Newberry Medal. I loved how Creech's characters were planned out so carefully. I especially admired the way Sal's grandparents behaved. They were so full of life. My other favorite character was Sal. She was always so determined and was capable of doing just about anything. This novel has a little bit of everything in it - humor, drama, mystery and action. I believe that is the secret to what makes books great. Walk Two Moons is for people with big imaginations. I would certainly recommend this book to anybody. If you don't read Walk Two Moons you're missing out on a great book!

Reviewer: Jaron Walk Two Moons is a book written by Sharon Creech. It is about a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle who lives in Bybanks, Kentucky, but then later moves to Euclid, Ohio, with her father. Soon she and her grandparents decide to take a trip. They embark on a journey to visit her mother in Idaho. They make a few stops to visit famous landmarks along their way. During the road trip, Sal tells her grandparents about the adventures of her good friend, Phoebe Winterbottom. Phoebe's mother has disappeared, and Sal and Phoebe try to analyze the mystery of her disappearance. Read this book to find out what happens to both Sal's and Phoebe's families. While reading this book I thought there were two stories being told. One was about Sal's family and her trip to Idaho. The other story was about Phoebe's family. I didn't understand what the plot was about at first, but then after reading further, I started to get it. I felt like I was switching books every few seconds because of the two stories. It was great fun. I could understand what Sal was feeling. I have a brother whom I have not seen for a while because he is in the Air Force. It's difficult to not see a family member for a long time. I would recommend Walk Two Moons to anyone eleven years or older. The book is hard to comprehend at first, but it is an exciting story. It contains a lot of bizarre and intriguing twists. The end was the best part!

Reviewer: Viktoria Walk Two Moons is about 13 year old Salamanca Tree Hiddle who lives on a farm in Bybanks, Kentucky. Everything is going well until her mother goes away. After that, her father and Sal move to Euclid, Ohio. She absolutely hates it there. It takes Sal a long time to get used to the place, but eventually she does. She meets a girl named Phoebe Winterbottom whose mom has also gone away. Sal's grandparents take her along on a road trip across country to Lewiston, Idaho to see her mom. They make many stops on the way, not all of them planned. It's very important to Sal that they get there before Sal's mother's birthday. What will Sal find when she arrives? Walk Two Moons touched me in many ways. I thought it was a well-written book. The plot was easy to understand. I could relate to Sal because we are about the same age, and I am not living with my mom either. I enjoyed reading about all the different places Sal visited with her grandparents. Walk Two Moons was different than many other books I have read. If there were a certain age group I would recommend Walk Two Moons to, I would say readers eleven years or older would enjoy the book. The vocabulary isn't difficult. I would also recommend it to people like my father who appreciate a story where many different things are taking place. I absolutely loved this book. It was an adventurous and exciting read.