publication date: Saturday, June 16, 2018 (part of Summer 2018)

category: Literature

clue: Her books about a Holocaust survivor, an emotional rememberer, and a short teller of tall tales have made her a beloved children's author.

explanation: Lowry's books include Number the Stars, The Giver, and Gooney Bird Greene. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Matthew Preston


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