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An accomplished and versatile writer, Erica S. Perl wears many hats literally and figuratively. Her new middle grade novel, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU O.J., is "a must read for all 8-12 year olds" (modernjewishmom.com).

She is also the author of several picture books, including DOTTY, which was called "Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!" by www.planetesme.com, CHICKEN BUTT!, illustrated by Henry Cole - "an utter goofball of a book" (Kirkus Reviews) and its sequel, CHICKEN BUTT'S BACK, CHICKEN BEDTIME IS REALLY EARLY - "a clever, winning offering that soars" (starred review, ALA Booklist), and NINETY-THREE IN MY FAMILY (Reuben Award, Slate Best Books, Book Sense Pick). Erica's first young adult novel, VINTAGE VERONICA (Hall of Fame, Gold Star Award for exc...more


I did three back to back school visits today in Hagerstown, MD with some fabulous kids, all thanks to the wonderful resourcefulness of Pat Wishard and her team at the Washington County Free Library. They brought me in, and also provided every child with a book to keep (First Book helped with this because all of the schools were Title I). Here are some pics of me with some of the kids, as well...

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Average rating: 3.61 · 792 ratings · 264 reviews · 7 distinct works
Vintage Veronica
3.12 of 5 stars 3.12 avg rating — 224 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
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3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 2009
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When Life Gives You O.J.
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 147 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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Chicken Butt's Back!
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3.84 of 5 stars 3.84 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2005
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4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2006
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"I know you are not a dog-lover per se, but you should give Boynton's Doggies a chance. It's the only book I've encountered where you count the same sp...more "
When Life Gives You O.J. by Erica S. Perl
" This book is about a girl that really wants a dog and her parents will not agree, so they give her a empty gallon of orange juice and tell her that is her dog. Evreyday she drags it for a walk, feeds it, and takes it to the bathroom just like a re... "
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When Life Gives You O.J. by Erica S. Perl
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This is the story of Zelly Fried, an 11 year-old Jewish girl from Brooklyn recently transplanted with her family to Burlington, VT to live with her widowed grandfather Ace. Zelly really wants a dog and Ace proposes the practice dog-... "
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" Nice story abou getting adjusted to a new home, waiting for something you want,and relationships with grandparents. All the characters are lovable and the grandfather is particularly well-drawn. "
Erica Perl voted for When Life Gives You O.J. in Best Middle Grade & Children's in the Opening Round of the 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards.
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Melonhead and the Undercover Operation by Katy Kelly
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We love Adam "Melonhead" Melon in our house to begin with, and with each book we love him more. What's not to love about a boy who can't stay out of trouble for five minutes, yet who insists on pursuing a law-and-order career with the FBI? The underc...more
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Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder When Life Gives You O.J. by Erica S. Perl
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