I read this book aloud to my 11-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter (and 41-year-old husband). It was a very interesting book to read aloud and I enjoyed bringing slightly different voices to Cody and Sophie. My 9-year-old criticized the back-and-forth journal entry styles as confusing but it seemed to intrigue the rest of us. Reading it aloud heightened the suspense about Sophie's past, Bompie's present and the future of the family as a whole.
The Wanderer
(2005, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Sharon Creech)
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Wonderful Read-aloud Book
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Slow moving but good life lessons!
This book was a bit slow moving for both me and my 13 year old son. It was pretty much same old, same old until the end. It did have some good lessons about working together and about the choices we make.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Teaches about sailing, writing, and living
The Wanderer is a beautifully crafted book about life. There are interesting characters in a changing and challenging setting. This would be a great springboard for journal writing.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Sophie and I loved it!
Sophie is not only the main character, but the name of my daughter. We loved this book. Although Sophie's background is somewhat troubling, I rated the social stuff as good stuff because of the way its handled. My Sophie is 9 and a very stong reader. Wait a few more years for kids that aren't strong readers as the format could be confusing. Neither Sophie nor I found it to be a problem and enjoyed having Cody reveal things that Sophie didn't.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Good for tweens! Younger kids (7 and younger) may have a hard time
I loved it! Sharon creech is such a good author! This has to be one of her best!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
STUPID!!!
The Wanderer By Sharon Creech is the stupidest book for a 13 year old. This book is for 7 year olds.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a must read
i liked this book i ould not stop reading this my teacher asked me what a theme for the book was and i said it was hard work always pays off in the end
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
the most boring book ever
i hate it . i burned my copie because it was the worst book i have ever read
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
UMM..
a bit odd but overall a good read. I thought it was weird but thats my personal opinion. Perfectly acceptable for anyone over 10.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It was a really good book!!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love this book because its very instering and you can't put it down once you start reading it.It's sorta easy to understand 'cause the chapters are very short.If you like a good sea book,than you should read this one.
