I like this book because it is about an event that really happen. Also, Salamanca the main charicter and her dad have to move away from there farm. ( )

Realistic Fiction/Fantasy ( )

GENRE: This is a great example of a realistic fiction novel, because the author creates a story that could easily take place today. Teens, adults, and upper elementary school student could relate to the experiences Sal and Phoebe go through. The author deals with true matters, like death, identity, and abandonment in an upfront way. Creech creates a fictional plot based on real life.

STYLE: This book is a great example of style in a novel, because the author uses a great variety of literary devices, like simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia. The author describes many natural elements and sounds through the use of onomatopoeia and she makes reference to the experiences that Sal goes through by using a metaphor or simile. For example, "He let me behave like a wild boar" (112) and, "He flung himself up and down the aisles, receiving journals as if they were manna from heaven" (81).

ART/MEDIA: there is no art featured in the book

A really good book showing the importance of trying not to have prejudice, loving family, and knowing what is important. ( )

Such a touching and deep novel. It always amazes me how well some children's books cover difficult topics. ( )