Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree Audiobook

" Emma-Jean, a 7th grader always trying to fix things, realizes that not all things can be fixed. "

" What a lovely book. Marvelous characters, terrific writing, story that's quirky, but not too quirky--believeably, endearingly quirky. A quick pleasant read that will stay with me. I want to hang out with this book and be its friend. "

" This is a quick read. Emma Jean is a cross between an older Junie B. Jones and Sheldon from Big Bang Theory! That should be enough to want to meet her! "

" Emma-Jean bears some striking similarities to Harriet the Spy, namely her inability to read/relate to people's emotions and her obsessive organizational habits. I liked Emma-Jean much better than Harriet, though, because she actually cares about helping people and wants to see them happy. "

" Very unique story but very girly cover... "

" 2009 Beehive nominee. Emma-Jean reminds me of Kira. A young girl whose only friends are her family and her parent's friends. Her beloved father dies. This is the story of her reaching out to the kids at school who she had only watched from afar. Made me cry. Sarah Diner like it. "

" I love Emma Jean Lazarus, she is one of the most endearing, wonderful characters I have ever met in a book! "

" It was charming and a book to read if you have spare time. I had a hard time getting into it, and the very surprising twist that eventually creates an interesting ending depending on your taste. "

" I have to agree with Susan. This was a terrific book. Thanks for letting everyone know about it! "

" What a delightful book! This enjoyable tale about an unusual 7th grade girl who sees the world with unrealistic, yet all too realistic eyes brings a light on the middle school world, an evaluation of one's self & the world around you. Emma-Jean is a truly splendid character. "

" I thought that even though this book had main characters who were seventh graders, the plot was a little young for that age group. I would more recommend it for fourth or fifth graders. Good overall read with a good moral message. "

" A very sweet little book. I think main character Emma-Jean has Aspergers. "

" It was adorable. I loved how Emma-Jean never ceased in being herself and the scene with the quilt towards the end made me blubber like a baby. "

" I LOVED this book! Fantastic story telling and I want to be friends with Emma-Jean. I can't wait to pass this one on to several young readers in my life. "

" It was an awesome book!! "

" What a delightful book! I hated junior high, but this book gives me hope that my girls will survive and even enjoy those delicate years. I will definitely keep this book in mind as a recommendation for my girls when they hit sixth or seventh grade. "

" I loved the voice of Emma Jean Lazarus. This book was so well done--funny with emotional depth. "

" If there was a half I would give this a four and a half. "

" Just finished this because I had heard so much about from friends. It was ok for me - I was curious to know how she was going to solve everyone's problems. Not sure if boys in my class would enjoy it. "

" What a charming book. It was short and sweet and I couldn't put it down. Emma-Jean was so lovable and so real and so wonderfully "strange"! Truly delightful. "

" Easy reading chapter book starring an eccentric 7th grader, seriously humorous. "

" Really funny book! My favorite part was when she fell out of a tree! "

" A new fave of mine. It's impossible not to LOVE Emma Jane. The story of her falling from the "tree" - the distance from which she observes life, her peers, and general drama around her - and joining the messy and confusing world of friendships is pretty near perfect. "

" Local library Mother/Daughter book group pick. "

" On my summer reading list. A good easy choice for middle school girls. "

" If you liked "Mockingbird" or "Out of My Mind" try this book! "

" Cute book. Good read for 5th-6th grader. "

" loved it!!!! so cute read it in 2 days, it's just one of those books that takes you in like quick sand "

" Very cute book. I loved that Emma-Jean didn't care about what others thought and that she could be her quirky self. Being herself is what in end earns her friends her own age. "

" Very unique story but very girly cover... "

" sweet story about a quirky girl "

" What a delightful book! I hated junior high, but this book gives me hope that my girls will survive and even enjoy those delicate years. I will definitely keep this book in mind as a recommendation for my girls when they hit sixth or seventh grade. "

" Love it. I love Emma-Jean and the way she thinks. This book kind of reminded me of a young "Stargirl." A definite read for anyone who loves JFic. The writing is simple, poignant, and touching. "