Moo - Sharon Creech

Told in a mix of poetry and prose, this new novel by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons follows one family's move to rural Maine and the surprising connection between a girl and one very ornery cow named Zora. n nThis uplifting New York Times bestseller reminds us that if we're open to new experiences, life is full of surprises.n nFans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Love That Dog and Hate That Cat will love her newest tween novel, Moo. Following one family's momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow.n nWhen Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents volunteer Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna--and that stubborn cow, Zora.n nThis heartwarming story, told in a blend of poetry and prose, reveals the bonds that emerge when we let others into our lives.n