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Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous, The Unabrid Audiobook
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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.
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"What a wonderful novel! I loved Merilee, who may be autistic but a high functioning very intelligent one at that. She sums up most of her replies in one work, such as stupendous, wondrous, etc. Must read! "
— Vickie (5 out of 5 stars)
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Crowley’s pleasantly smooth prose creates an overall tenderness despite Merilee’s personal need for distance… a gentle touch of magical realism.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“A beautifully crafted story that will give children much to talk about.”
— Booklist -
“Heart-stirring…This book is marvelous.”
— Voices of Youth Advocates (starred review) -
“An amazing book…one of the finest works in children’s literature to be published this year.”
— Kilatt (starred review)
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Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous, The Unabrid Listener Reviews
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" I really didn't know what to think of this book. Too many major events in such a short span of time gave it a really weird narrative quality. Too many dysfunctional characters. I'll be checking with my autism spectrum friends to get their read on the main character's portrayal. "
— Jane, 1/8/2011 -
" Very well-written book. Won lots of awards and honors. But not written or children. What child is going to read a very introspective book about a girl with Aspergers? "
— Melanie, 11/7/2010 -
" Aspergers book. Very well done. Small town setting is captured very well. Lots of problem topics and the book drags in spots but worth the read for the great characters. "
— Kathy, 8/8/2010 -
" very good and wholesome book that acted like a small ray of sunshine in the dark. a lead in the right direction. "
— Tiffany?, 4/19/2010 -
" Really enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. "
— Carol, 3/22/2010 -
" Going to star reading it..suzanne is in my opinion one to write a good book. Her visit to my school inspired me to write my own book at the age of 11- Nathan Of PHIS "
— Nathan, 3/5/2010 -
" I really liked this girl's voice - extremely insightful and full of life and wit. It is supposedly a young adult book but I thought it was great for all ages. Poignant story of finding out what people are really like - remember that moment? "
— Lisa, 12/20/2009 -
" Interesting and sweet family story with a main character with Aspergers. "
— Barb, 12/1/2009 -
" A funny and insightful look into Aspergers from a girl's perspective. "
— Carol, 10/18/2009 -
" I love the characters and the topic. Maybe it's a bit too romanticized but it is juvenile fiction. Made me laugh. "
— Kathleen, 6/22/2009
About Suzanne Crowley
Suzanne Crowley is a well-known miniature artist whose work has been featured on the covers of American and international magazines. Her debut novel, The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous received three starred reviews, was an IRA Notable Children's Book, and was selected as the Book Sense #3 Top Children's Pick for Fall of 2007. Her second book, The Stolen One, is an Indie Next List Pick for Fall of 2009, and a Best Books for Young Adults nominee. Suzanne was born in a small town in west Texas and currently lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with her family.