Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Feb.28, 2014, under Historical Fiction, Newbery, Real life, Student Reviews
Review by Brailey B.
Who would like this book? Teens who can be interested in character study rather than action, or people looking for a book that can be entertaining and make you think existentially.
The goods on this book: There are four kids, Lenny, Hector, Debbie, and Hector, who live in a small town called Seldem. Each of them seems like an ordinary teen, but as the reader watches them interact, you can see exactly what kind of people they are. Each one of them goes on their own journey through life, though you focus on Hector and Debbie. Hector is sure that he won’t grow up to be as graceful and cool as his older sister and tries desperately to outgrow himself. Debbie chases after her popular crush, Dan, and tries to find herself at the same time. Overall this is an amazing book if you don’t mind a lack of action and adventure.
The details: 337 pages; 2005 Review by Brailey B.
