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When Life Gives You O.J.

By Erica S. Perl

By Erica S. Perl

By Erica S. Perl

By Erica S. Perl

By Erica S. Perl
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By Erica S. Perl
Read by Abigail Revasch

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Mar 12, 2013 | ISBN 9780375859021 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Jun 14, 2011 | ISBN 9780375897832 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $15.00

Mar 12, 2013 | 287 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About When Life Gives You O.J.

    For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a “practice dog” named O.J., Zelly’s not so sure how far she’s willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace’s plan so crazy it just might work . . . or is it just plain crazy?

    Erica S. Perl weaves an affectionate and hilarious tale that captures the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren.  Even when they’re driving each other nuts.

    About When Life Gives You O.J.

    For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a “practice dog” named OJ, Zelly’s not so sure how far she’s willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace’s plan so crazy it just might work . . . or is it just plain crazy?

    Erica S. Perl weaves an affectionate and hilarious tale that captures the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren.  Even when they’re driving each other nuts.

    About When Life Gives You O.J.

    For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a “practice dog” named OJ, Zelly’s not so sure how far she’s willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace’s plan so crazy it just might work . . . or is it just plain crazy?

    Erica S. Perl weaves an affectionate and hilarious tale that captures the enduring bond between grandparents and grandchildren.  Even when they’re driving each other nuts.

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    About Erica S. Perl

    Erica S. Perl is the author of books for young readers. Her most recent middle grade novel, All Three Stooges, won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature and received a 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor (Silver… More about Erica S. Perl

    About Erica S. Perl

    Erica S. Perl is the author of books for young readers. Her most recent middle grade novel, All Three Stooges, won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature and received a 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor (Silver… More about Erica S. Perl

    About Erica S. Perl

    Erica S. Perl is the author of books for young readers. Her most recent middle grade novel, All Three Stooges, won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature and received a 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor (Silver… More about Erica S. Perl

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Mar 12, 2013 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375859021

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 14, 2011 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375897832

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 12, 2013 | 287 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385393256
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    Florida Sunshine State Book Award NOMINEE 2015

    Rhode Island Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

    Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fischer Book Award NOMINEE

    ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings SELECTION 2014

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