All Alone in the Universe

Perkins, Lynne Rae

ISBN 10: 080728419X ISBN 13: 9780807284193

Publisher: Listening Library, 2000

Synopsis

Debbie is dismayed when her best friend Maureen starts spending time with ordinary, boring Glenna.

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Gr 4-8-Debbie feels that she is "all alone in the universe," when her best friend Maureen suddenly starts spending all her time with their classmate, Glenna. As Debbie mourns her changing relationship with Maureen, she slowly begins the process of forming new friendships. This touching story by Lynne Rae Perkins (Greenwillow, 1999) of friendships lost and made, told through Debbie's first person point of view, is deftly narrated by actress Hope Davis. Davis believably portrays Debbie's confusion, sadness, and general moping about. The only downside to this audiobook is that listeners don't see the appealing illustrations by the author that appear in the book . This excellent audio version will appeal to upper elementary and middle school girls.

Lori Craft, Itasca Community Library, IL

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Edition details

• Publisher: Listening Library
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080728419X
• ISBN 13: 9780807284193
• Binding: Audio Cassette
• Number of pages: 3