- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; 2 edition (7 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330397826
- ISBN-13: 978-0330397827
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 488,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Chasing Redbird is one of Sharon Creech's four novels written for children including the earlier prizewinning Walk Two Moons. In Chasing Redbird Creech's magnificent storytelling evokes the wilderness of the Kentucky countryside where bears and snakes and the thick undergrowth of an overgrown trail both challenges the young 13-year-old Zinny to solitary adventure and gives her the mental and physical space to deal with her repressed feelings about the death of her cousin when she was a toddler and with the very recent death of her dearly beloved mother-surrogate, "Redbird" aunt Jessie. As well as learning to face the painful fact of death, the novel is also about growing up, and coming to terms with the fears and hopes of adolescence and burgeoning sexuality. This is a stirring adventure story at the same time as being a deeply moving one. It is bound to win the hearts of younger teens. --Tamsin Palmer
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"This is a beautifully told story, with some very funny moments." The Guardian"
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Its a great book to read if you enjoy adventure and like a book of mixed emotions. It made me cry, laugh, and think. Sharon Creech is a wonderful author. Her books all tell real life stories that I can personally relate to in some ways. I loved reading about Zinnys dream to accomplish uncovering the trail. This book doesnt only explain different situations, it is a real page turner. I couldnt put it down until I was done with it. Aslong as youve got the time, I reccomend for anyone able to read and comprehend, to read this book emidiatly. Dont pass up the opportunity.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed the story of how Zinnia deals with all the problems in her life, such as the death of her aunt and uncovering a hidden wagon trail. Very intriging!
Format:Paperback
This was the first of Sharon Creech's books that I read, and I really enjoyed it. It's different from other teenage books, because it has an unpredictable ending. I will definitely be buying more of her books!
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Another great book!
You might have seen my other reviews, and I love Sharon Creech! Her books are great, and true to form, this one was no exception. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2001
Okay, quite a good book
If you have read the excellent Walk Two Moons you will probably like this book, but I found it to be not as interesting as Walk Two Moons and it drags on a lot. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2000
Just Fabulous, and YOU should read it.
This book was just like "Walk Two Moons". People who loved "Walk Two Moons" and Sal Hiddle will love THIS. Read more
Published on 11 April 1999
wonderful
This is one of the best books i have ever read
Published on 5 Feb 1999
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
- Books > Children's Books > Education
- Books > Children's Books > Fiction > Issues > Social
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
