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Walk Two Moons Review By Sharon Creech

"Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins."

What does this saying mean? The answer lies within Walk Two Moons, A fantastic novel by Sharon Creech.

Salamanca Tree Hiddle has to get to Lewiston, Idaho by her mom's birthday which is in 7 days. Her mom left them a year and a half ago and the haven't seen her since. Sal lived in Bybanks, Kentucky when her mom left, then her dad "plucked her up like a weed" and takes himself, her, and all their belongings to Euclid, Idaho. That is where she meets Phoebe Winterbottom and Mrs. Cadaver. Phoebe is a very over-dramatic girl who lives in her own world with axe murderers, lunatics, and kidnappers. Except for the people she likes, who are perfect in every way. Mrs.Cadaver is probably the reason they came to Ohio in the first place, she does not have a husband and Sal doesn't know how her and her father met. Phoebe is convinced that Mrs.Cadaver is an axe murderer and she killed her husband.

Sal and Phoebe see a man around a lot. He asks for Mrs. Winterbottom, but she's never there. Phoebe is convinced he is a lunatic out to get them. Later, Phoebe's mother goes missing, Phoebe is sure the lunatic kidnapped her. Also, strange messages are left on the Winterbottom's door step, they say strange sayings, such as, "Everyone has their own agenda." Phoebe has no clue who sent them, why, or who they're for. Will Sal get to Idaho in time? Will Phoebe find her mother? Will they uncover who is leaving these mysterious messages? Find out! If you read the book that is!

I think the author used lots of detail about Sal's life, friends, and family. I enjoyed how she made it sound like you were there. I also think it was great how she left a cliff hanger at the end of almost every chapter!

I think this book is for grade 5+. That is only because I think it would be challenging for younger readers. I hope you get a chance to read it!

Marin Odberg, Age 11, Mr. Ross's class