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When Life Gives You O.J.

By: Erica S. Perl
Narrated by: Abigail Revasch
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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.

©2011 Erica S. Perl (P)2013 Random House Audio

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My kids age 9 and 12 enjoyed this book. Story was easy to relate to and narrator did a great job. Funny and endearing .

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This is such a great book!🍊🐶

I think this book is awesome 😎 it is full of hope, humor, and it’s an overall inspiring story. I would totally recommend this book to kids ages 7 to 13

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This was a great book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-);-) The story line was great and emotional!!!!!!!! I would totally recommend this book for all ages!🌈🌠☀️😇😲😜😄😃😀😊😍😘😂

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love it for my 4th grade book club

cute story, easy read. we are going to eat bagels, drink OJ and do a community service project for our local dog shelter at my 4th grade book club! perfect

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