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Read By: Ed Begley, Ed Begley Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2000 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553750492

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

54:16 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

51:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

52:54 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

Increasingly alienated from his widowed father, Vernon joins his friends in ridiculing the neighborhood outcasts: Maxine, an alcoholic prone to outrageous behavior, and Ronald, her retarded son. But when a social service agency tries to put Ronald into a special home, Vernon fights against the move.

1994 Newbery Honor Book

Notable Children's Books of 1994 (ALA)

1994 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)

1994 Young Adult Editors' Choices (BL)

1994 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)

Young Adult Choices for 1995 (IRA)

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"This book shows you how the power of friendship can change the lives of others. The main character, Vernon, learns how to deal with his own struggles and loss of his mom through helping a special needs boy and his "crazy" mom."

— Andrea (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A 1994 Newbery Honor Book
  • A 1994 ALA Notable Book
  • A 1994 ALA Best Book for Young Adults
  • A 1994 Booklist Editors’ Choice: Young Adult
  • A New York Public Library Book for Teens
  • Winner of Newbery Honor Books, 1994
  • Winner of Newbery Honor Books, 1994

Crazy Lady Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.52173913043478 out of 53.52173913043478 out of 53.52173913043478 out of 53.52173913043478 out of 53.52173913043478 out of 5 (3.52)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's been a while since I've read this book. Seems like I didnt like it when I read it. Can't remember what the book was about though. Guess it didn't make an impression on me. "

    — Helen, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was a real good lesson. If you want to see how the lady got her name "Crazy Lady". "

    — Courtney, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it but it broke my heart. "

    — Xsmartin, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a very good book that didn't do what I was expecting. The main character is from the lower class of life, and the whole book takes place with people who have to struggle in many ways to keep their lives going. "

    — Lia, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought that this was a good book that some children may be able to identify with. An boy ignored by his busy family and younger siblings, befriends the so-called crazy lady down the street. A touching story that is sure to be liked. "

    — Sammy, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So sad & it teaches you how to be nice to people who are disabled. "

    — Amanda, 9/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a great book for kids and adolescents, especially with the recent surge in bullying. Fabulous lesson woven into a believable story. "

    — Bridget, 9/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautiful, sad, heartwarming. Why on earth was it ever challenged? I would hope my son would grow up to be as kindhearted as Vernon. "

    — carmie, 8/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book is about a boy that lived on the same street as a creepy, crazy lady that creeps everyone on the block. N. "

    — Horace, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than I expected, but not the best I've read. "

    — Ms, 8/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really good book not what i expected. "

    — Chris, 3/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book - how Vernon finds some unexpected friends and discovers a lot about himself in the process. "

    — Katie, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved this book. It's all about not judging and being kind. I would recommend it for kids around the age of ten. "

    — Sallie, 11/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was enjoyable but I preferred Murder Afloat which is her latest book. "

    — MDNewbie, 9/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was enjoyable but I preferred Murder Afloat which is her latest book. "

    — MDNewbie, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought that this was a good book that some children may be able to identify with. An boy ignored by his busy family and younger siblings, befriends the so-called crazy lady down the street. A touching story that is sure to be liked. "

    — Sammy, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a great book for kids and adolescents, especially with the recent surge in bullying. Fabulous lesson woven into a believable story. "

    — Bridget, 12/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So sad & it teaches you how to be nice to people who are disabled. "

    — Amanda, 6/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really good book not what i expected. "

    — Chris, 6/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " don't read this to feel good about people w/special needs or their parents or the people that help them. this isn't a feel good book. but it sure reads like real life. the honesty of it probably got it the Honor. "

    — Jim, 1/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " she is a CRAZY LADY!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Ani, 1/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book - how Vernon finds some unexpected friends and discovers a lot about himself in the process. "

    — Katie, 6/5/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautiful, sad, heartwarming. Why on earth was it ever challenged? I would hope my son would grow up to be as kindhearted as Vernon. "

    — carmie, 5/8/2008

About Jane Leslie Conly

Jane Leslie Conly’s first novel, Rasco and the Rats of NIMH, an ALA Booklist Children’s Editors Choice, and its sequel, R-T, Margaret and the Rats of NIMH, were included on a multitude of state library master lists. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed Trout Summer (an ALA Notable Children’s Book and Best Book for Young Adults) and the Newbery Honor Book Crazy Lady! She lives in Baltimore.

About Ed Begley

Ed Begley, Jr. is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988. The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Since 1970, he has been an environmentalist, well known for his travels in an electric car, reducing trash and recycling, and becoming a vegan.