Creech, Sharon. 1994.  WALK TWO MOONS.  New York:  Harper Collins Publishers.  ISBN 0064405176.

 

2.  Love That Dog  This book is written as a verse novel, and it is about a young boy who does not like and does not understand poetry.  One thing he does understand, however, is his love for his dog "Sky" and it is the story of his dog that helps him understand himself and poetry a bit more.  This novel has an enjoyable style and humorous characters.  Walter Dean Myers even becomes a character in this book.  Sharon Creech said she did not intend to make a real poet a character in this novel, however, once he was there, there was no story without him.

 

Creech, Sharon. 2001.  LOVE THAT DOG.  New York:  Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0060292873.

 

3.  Ruby Holler  Taking journeys, learning, and growing are central themes in the books of Sharon Creech.  This humorous story of two orphaned twins, Dallas and Florida, involves journeys, mystery, and even buried treasure.  Young readers will enjoy the pace and humor of the story as grow right along with the characters.

 

Creech, Sharon.  2002.  RUBY HOLLER.  New York:  Joanna Cotler Books/Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0060277327.

 

4.  Absolutely Normal Chaos  The summer journal of 13 year old Mary Lou Finney comes to life with humor, mystery, and chaos.  Living in her family is more chaotic every day, and her journal is used to record her feelings over the summer.  When Mary Lou's cousin Carl Ray comes to town, he brings more chaos and an unfolding mystery with him.  This book is excellent for any young girl - the humor and mystery are distinctly Sharon Creech.

 

Creech, Sharon.  1995.  ABSOLUTELY NORMAL CHAOS.  New York:  Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0060269898.

 

5.  Bloomability  Domenica Santolina Doone, better known as "Dinnie," claims she was kidnapped from her family.  She was actually sent to a boarding school in Switzerland, far from anything familiar.  Dinnie must reconcile her desire to return home with her growing love for the country of Switzerland and the people she meets from all over the world at her school.  The characters in this novel are very entertaining, as are the descriptions of Switzerland and life overseas.    Any Sharon Creech fan would enjoy this novel because it is based partially on Creech's own experiences teaching overseas in Switzerland.

 

Creech, Sharon.  1999.  BLOOMABILITY.  New York:  Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 006440823X.

 

6. A Fine, Fine School  What if your school principal thought his school was so fine and so wonderful that it would be a good idea to go on weekends and on holidays?  This is exactly what happens in this picture book for young grade school readers.  Any young reader will identify with Tillie, the main character who does not want to go to school ALL the time and must convince others of that.  This story is partially based upon Sharon Creech's husband, Lyle Rigg, who is a headmaster of a very fine school in New Jersey.

 

Creech, Sharon. 2001.  A FINE FINE SCHOOL.  Ill. by Harry Bliss.  New York:  Joanna Cotler Books/Harper Collins Publishers.  ISBN 0060277378.

 

7.  Fishing in the Air  Fishing often brings people and thoughts together.  This picture book is the story of a fishing trip where no one ever catches a fish, but they catch memories, the beautiful day, and a lot of fresh, wonderful air.  The illustrations are bright and float in and out of the text, making you want to put down the book and head to the nearest fishing hole.

 

Creech, Sharon. 2000.  FISHING IN THE AIR.  Ill by Chris Raschka.  New York:  Joanna Cotler Books/Harper Collins Publishers.  ISBN 0060281111.