The Wanderer (Sharon Creech novel)
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The Wanderer is a children's novel by Sharon Creech
, published in 2000. It was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal
and named a Newbery Honor book. It is about a 13 year old orphan named Sophie who is the only girl amongst a crew of men on a journey to find her destiny in the sea and with her grandpa, Bompie. The story is told from her point of view and also from her cousin Cody's. Through the journey, Sophie learns to accept who she is.
Sharon Creech
Sharon Creech is an American novelist of children's fiction.-Biography:Sharon Creech was born in South Euclid, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, where she grew up with her parents , one sister , and three brothers...
, published in 2000. It was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal
Carnegie Medal
The Carnegie Medal is a literary award established in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and given annually to an outstanding book for children and young adults. It is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
and named a Newbery Honor book. It is about a 13 year old orphan named Sophie who is the only girl amongst a crew of men on a journey to find her destiny in the sea and with her grandpa, Bompie. The story is told from her point of view and also from her cousin Cody's. Through the journey, Sophie learns to accept who she is.