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Reviewed on March 1, 2015 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 8 Up—In this novel set in 1960s Portland, OR, 14-year-old Lily Asher hears voices. Not just any voices—Jesus (SOG, as she calls Him), her dead dog, and others regularly make appearances in her mental world. She also feels as though she is becoming a dog, believes that she's growing a tail, and often randomly barks. Her highly active imagination is frequently misunderstood. The teen is dubbed a "weirdo" by her younger sister and has few friends. Her unconditionally loving but completely dysfunctional pa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More