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All teen and kid reviews for Criss Cross

Age
11
Average rating based on 11 kid and teen reviews:
  • 36% say there are positive messages
Teen, 14 years old
August 4, 2009
 
Criis Cross is GREAT!
This book was so cool!!!! i love it when peoples' lives intertwine in books! I think Lynne Rae Perkins did a wonderful job not only writing this book, but explaining teenage life! One of the best books I've ever read!

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Teen, 17 years old
May 9, 2011
 
Criss Cross is a beautifully written story of a group of small town teens that learn about life and love one summer. There is no plot, but that is just part of what makes it so special. It is a very deep book, and it is better to read it once you are older than thirteen to fully appreciate it. It is a very accurate portrayal of real life in that nothing happens. But it is a book that you will find yourself reaching for over and over again. There is one instance with the s- word, one with the a- word, and one with the h- word, but they are very brief. There is another iffy spot where one of the characters chews tobacco at fourteen years old. Again, this part is brief. All in all, Criss Cross is an amazing book that will make you see the beauty in everyday things. It is a must read!

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
OMG I love this book
I love this book it is amazing how the power of love can trick you or amaze you i love this book because it is relateable to. I think this is what most teens think about love.

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
A Must Read Book For All 5-8th grades
In this book i was truly amazed on it was an easy read but excelent. I Loved This Book!

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
It's an amazing adventure for all teens who seek love!!!
This book is one about a girl named Debbie who is looking for love and adventure on her summer vacation. And that's all she wants! When her friend Hector is inspired by a coffee house guitarist, he takes guitar lessons in a church basement. Will Debbie find her one exciting love? And will that love be Hector? Cross your fingers! Find out by checking out the Newbery winner, Criss Cross!!! :)

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Teen, 14 years old
February 8, 2010
 
Over all bad!
This was the worst book I have ever read it had no plot no action and was just bad!!! I had to read it for a school project all I wanted to do was get to the last page! My advice don't waste ur time you'll never get it back.

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Teen, 14 years old
August 30, 2010
 
Started reading it when I was 10
It was absolutley beautiful.

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
GREAT
If Someone Rates This Bad......It's NOTT!! It's A Relly Good Book =)

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
i was mad!
This book sucked and isnt interesting and is all over the place i do not wish to reccomend this book to anyone im sorry if u have to read this!

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Teen, 17 years old
November 19, 2011
 
Criss Cross Review
This book is great! Criss Cross is by Lynne Rae Perkins, and it is VERY descriptive. When ever their is a descriptive paragraph their is always a little image to describe it. I thought it was great and I think everyone should read it too!

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Teen, 13 years old
December 24, 2011
 
LOVED it!!!!
I loved this book! I read a lot of books, but only really like a few of them. I'm 13 now, but I did read this when I was 7 or 8 and didn't like it or understand it. But I picked it up yesterday and well - here I am!!! I totally recommend this book!

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