Criss Cross: Summary and book reviews of Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins, plus links to an excerpt from Criss Cross and a biography of Lynne Rae Perkins.

The John Newbery Medal, 2006 She wished something would happen. Something good. To her. Looking at the bright, fuzzy picture in the magazine, she thought, Something like that. Checking her wish for loopholes, she found one. Hoping it wasn't too late, she thought the word soon. Winner of the 2006 Newbery Medal.

Media Reviews

KLIATT - Myrna Marler This is not a novel for those addicted to adrenaline, but rewards those who patiently explore the story's treasures.   Children's Literature - Mary Loftus [Debbie] meanders through her tale, and by its end she has neither changed nor learned anything new. The reader will wish something had happened, too.   Kirkus Reviews A tenderly existential work that will reward more thoughtful readers in this age of the ubiquitous action saga. Fiction. 12-16.   Publishers Weekly Part love story, part coming-of-age tale, this book artfully expresses universal emotions of adolescence. Ages 10+   Booklist - Gillian Engberg Starred Review. Best of all are the understated moments, often private and piercing in their authenticity, that capture intelligent, likable teens searching for signs of who they are, and who they'll become.   School Library Journal - B Allison Gray Starred Review. Young teens will certainly relate to the self-consciousnesses and uncertainty of all of the characters, each of whom is straining toward clarity and awareness. Grades 6-9

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Mystery Student
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I thought this book was very good. It really showed the character a lot but I was very confused in the beginning. I still love it though!

Rated of 5 by Liz M.
My favorite book EVER!
Out of all the books I've read, this one is my favorite. This book mainly about two characters, Debbie and Hector, and how they change through the course of one summer.The switching points of views give different opinions on the same thing or...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Student19
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I didn't understand what the plot was supposed be. I didn't understand the meaning of the book. Criss Cross is supposed to be about finding love? I searched only and a reliable source said it was about searching for love. I mean, I get the fact...   Read More

Rated of 5 by susie
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I thought this book was okay. I mean I am 14 years old, and I think the hardest part about this book was finding the plot. I mean the only reason why I read it was because I had to read it for school, but I was just very confused at first because I...   Read More

Rated of 5 by sdfsfsf
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This book is amazing! :-)

Rated of 5 by Rboo
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This book is one of my favorites because the feelings the characters have are feelings you can relate to. Like say you like someone and they like you to, you get to know this person but they go away, possibly you can never see them again but your...   Read More

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