When Life Gives You O.J.
Erica S. Perl, read by Abigail Revasch. Listening Library, unabridged, four CDs, 5 hrs., $30 ISBN 978-0-385-39324-9
With summer upon her, 10-year-old Zelly finds herself alone and in need of something to do. Her grandfather Ace takes it upon himself to give her a goal to work toward: proving to her parents that she’s responsible enough to take care of a dog. The only problem is that his plan involves Zelly carrying around an orange juice jug and treating it like a dog. With a voice that sounds youthful, Abigail Revasch deftly captures Zelly’s positive but occasionally melodramatic character. The narrator also creates unique voices for a host of characters—from bullies and younger brothers to condescending parents and quirky grandfathers—shifting among them with an ease that fully immerses the listener in the narrative. Ages 8–12. A Yearling paperback. (March)
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Reviewed on: 04/29/2013
Release date: 03/01/2013
Genre: Audio
Hardcover - 198 pages - 9780375859243
Library Binding - 198 pages - 9780375959240
Open Ebook - 1 pages - 9780375897832
Paperback - 198 pages - 9780375859021
Audio book sample courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio