![]() ![]() ![]() She is trying to get "away" from her shortness and now she her height is the focal point of her being in the play. Julia is even more frustrated when she learns that she and her brother will be cast as munchkins in the play. When her mother suggests/insists that she and her younger brother audition for the local production of The Wizard of Oz, she isn't thrilled. She is mourning the loss of her beloved dog, but is determined to make it a great summer despite this. ![]() When summer begins Julia thinks it will be like any other summer. What It Is About: Julia is short, doesn't want to be short, gets cast in a play to be short, and learns that being short is a very TALL order but is ready to tackle this challenge. I just finished the book last night and look forward to sharing my thoughts with you here. I recently ordered a bunch of books online and had then shipped to my home. It was sad that I was able to only read a portion. I was able to download a sample via Net Galley and loved the beginning of the story. When I saw that she was coming out with a new novel, I was thrilled. How I Heard About It: Holly's novel Counting by 7's is one of my favorite middle-grade stories of all time. ![]()
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