When Life Gives You O.J.

Written by Erica S Perl

A quirky plan for a "practice dog" tests a girl's determination to fit in and win a real pet.

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224 pages· 710L

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Zelly Fried, a ten-year-old new to Vermont, desperately wants a dog to help her fit in. Her grandfather Ace proposes a wild plan involving a "practice dog" named O.J. Zelly must decide if this bizarre idea is her ticket to a real pet or just a crazy scheme. As she navigates this unusual challenge, the bond between Zelly and her grandfather is tested in hilarious and heartwarming ways. Will Zelly's dream come true, or will Ace's antics lead to chaos? Discover the lengths one girl will go to for a furry friend.

From the publisher

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.

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