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Gr 8 Up—The audiobook version of Fleischman's book (HarperCollins, 1986) about a girl trying to live up to the expectations of her father, whom she hasn't seen since she was a baby, is brief and touching, but slightly flat on occasion. This is a result of the brevity of the story itself as well as Monica Willey's narration. The story is told alternately in present tense and flashbacks. Listeners realize that there will be an emotional encounter...Log In or Sign Up to Read More