Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love

by Lauren Tarshis

Overview

A heartwarming story from the author of the I Survived series

The endearing, if not quirky, Emma-Jean Lazarus is back in the companion to Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. When Emma-Jean thinks about asking Will Keeler to the Spring Fling dance, she gets a fluttering feeling in her heart. What would someone like Will say to someone like Emma-Jean? After all, Emma-Jean is a little—different. Meanwhile, Emma-Jean's best friend, Colleen, has a secret admirer. With the Spring Fling just days away, she asks Emma-Jean to figure out who he is so maybe then Colleen could ask him to the dance. It's a perfect plan. But what Emma-Jean discovers could have consequences for everyone?.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101046494
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/14/2009
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	929,466
File size:	252 KB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Lauren Tarshis lives in Westport, Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

"Tarshis proves she ægetsæ adolescent female friendships (not to mention seventh grade) in this funny and empathetic follow-up to Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree.ö ùPublishers Weekly, starred review

From the Publisher

The eccentric but good-natured Emma-Jean Lazarus returns with another comical adventure, superbly narrated by Mamie Gummer. As her school prepares for the annual Spring Fling, Emma-Jean is fascinated by the unusual behavior of her classmates. Gummer's narration follows the amusing exploits of the seventh graders as the story alternates between the perspectives of Emma-Jean and her friend, Colleen Pomerantz. Gummer's perfect pacing allows listeners to be fully absorbed as Emma-Jean races to uncover Colleen's secret admirer before the dance. Not overly dramatic, Gummer’s voice quietly brings to life the numerous familiar characters, such as the Indian doctoral student Vickram, all of whom add texture to the story. Enough backstory from Emma's previous adventure is included to satisfy listeners. L.A.C. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

AUGUST 2009 - AudioFile