Criss Cross
Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins, published by Harper Collins on August 30, 2005, is a first edition juvenile fiction book that explores the everyday experiences of a young girl named Debbie. As she navigates her life, Debbie wishes for something good to happen while engaging in various activities, such as losing and finding a necklace, shopping for jeans with her mother, and learning to drive. The narrative captures her interactions with friends and the moments that shape her understanding of friendship and emotions.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of social themes woven throughout the story, as Debbie’s adventures intertwine with those of her friends, including Patty, Hector, Lenny, and Phil. The book features illustrations by the author, including black-and-white pictures, comics, and photographs, enhancing the storytelling experience. Criss Cross presents a relatable journey of growth and connection, making it suitable for ages 10 and up. With 352 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the nuances of friendship and the emotions that accompany growing up.
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Debbie is wishing something would happen. Something good. To her. Soon. In the meantime, Debbie loses a necklace and finds a necklace (and boy does the necklace have a story to tell), she goes jeans shopping with her mother (an accomplishment in diplomacy), she learns to drive shift in a truck (illegally), she saves a life (directly connected to being able to drive, thus proving something), she takes a bus ride to another town (in order to understand what it feels like to be from “elsewhere”), she meets a boy (who truly is from “elsewhere”), but mostly she hangs out with her friends: Patty, Hector, Lenny, and Phil. Their paths cross. Their stories crisscross. And in Lynne Rae Perkins’s remarkable book, a girl and her wish grow up. Illustrated throughout with black–and–white pictures, comics, and photographs by the author.
Ages 10+
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