MG to YA
Audiobook Read by Parker Posie
This is a review of the book and the audio
reading. The first few pages of this
audio book, maybe even the first few chapters, the disaffected - almost
apathetic - tone Parker Posie takes while reading makes one wonder if her agent
set her up to read a kids book, unannounced.
However, as the story unfolds, and near the book's end, its impossible
not to be awed by Parker's genius at conveying the teen sense/attitude/approach
as one of the cool kids. Definitely
cool. There is no way not to be drawn in
to caring if she likes your hair, even if you don't like her at all. You almost wear your high tops, or goth
t-shirt the next day for Chapters 10 through 12. Very silly, very fun, this audio reading with
Parker makes the book even more of an experience in Ghost Girl high school,
dead girl brilliance.
The book is 5 star YA to MG for plot,
characterization, hilarity without even cracking a smile at times, wit and even
heart-felt charm. From the dead? Charm?
Yes, you begin to care that the obsessed girl gets her kiss from her
high-school hottie fascination without even feeling stupid about it. Dead or not, fashion does matter and
possessing another 'out' girl with a closet full of goth - not to mention a
great guitar - helps her get to the dance with one good eye on her man. A great read for any kid who is contemplating
their first kiss on up to adult. And, I
recommend the audio book version.
Turn Upside-Down Days Right-Side Up!
Make these easy, fingerless mitts (wrist warmers), here, along with me!
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