The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous
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The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous

by Suzanne Crowley

Overview

Merilee leads a Very Ordered Existence. V.O.E., for short.

Her schedule (which must not be altered) includes, among other entries:

  • School (horrendous)
  • Litter patrol (30 minutes daily)
  • Lunch (PB&J and a pickle)
  • Bottle return (Friday only at the Piggly Wiggly)
  • Dame Fiona’s meditation show (Saturday only, 6:00 AM)

The V.O.E. is all about precision.

Merilee does not have time for Biswick O’Connor.

Merilee does not have time for Miss Veraleen Holliday.

He with his annoying factoids and runny nose. She with her shining white shoes as big as sailboats. Both of them strangers who, like the hot desert wind that brings only bad news, blow into town and change everything.

Editorial Reviews

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Crowley proves herself a virtuoso.

ALA Booklist

A beautifully crafted story that will give children much to talk about.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780061858581
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 05/05/2009
Sold by: HARPERCOLLINS
Format: NOOK Book
Pages: 400
Lexile: 800L (what's this?)
File size: 410 KB
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

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