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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.
About the Author
Erica S. Perl is the author of THE NINTH NIGHT OF HANUKKAH (featured on NPR!) . Her most recent novel, ALL THREE STOOGES, won the National Jewish Book Award and the Sydney Taylor Honor. Erica is also the author of the TRUTH OR LIE series, illustrated by Michael Slack, the ARNOLD AND LOUISE series, illustrated by Chris Chatterton, and the CRAFTILY EVER AFTER series (which she writes under the name "Martha Maker") , illustrated by Xindi Yan. Her picture books include FEROCIOUS FLUFFITY, CHICKEN BUTT! (both illustrated by Henry Cole) , and GOATILOCKS. She lives in Washington, DC with her family and can be found online at ericaperl.com. Follow her on social media @ericaperl
