Walk Two Moons is a Newberry Award winning novel about the journey of 13 year old Salamanca Tree Hiddle traveling across the country with her grandparents. There are stories within stories in this fascinating story.

About the Contributor...

Lane Hakel

Sixth Grade Teacher

Kenwood Elementary School

Bowling Green City Schools

Bowling Green, Ohio

Lane is always on the lookout for new and different ways he can share his love for geography, history and reading.  As soon as he saw the URL GoogleLitTrip.com on his computer screen, he knew he’d found a fascinating way to do all three.  He derives the most pleasure from teaching when he can see that his students are just as excited as he is.  Lane is in his 22nd year of teaching and is currently teaching Sixth grade in Bowling Green, Ohio.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education both from The Ohio State University.  Lane spends his remaining time helping raise his five children and darkening the stages of various community theaters in Northwest Ohio.