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Elsewhere

By: Gabrielle Zevin
Narrated by: Cassandra Morris
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Welcome to Elsewhere. It is warm, with a breeze, and the beaches are marvelous. It's quiet and peaceful. You can't get sick or any older. Curious to see new paintings by Picasso? Swing by one of Elsewhere's museums. Need to talk to someone about your problems? Stop by Marilyn Monroe's psychiatric practice.

Elsewhere is where 15-year-old Liz Hall ends up, after she has died. It is a place so like Earth, yet completely different. Here Liz will age backward from the day of her death until she becomes a baby again and returns to Earth. But Liz wants to turn 16, not 14 again. She wants to get her driver's license. She wants to graduate from high school and go to college. And now that she's dead, Liz is being forced to live a life she doesn't want with a grandmother she has only just met. And it is not going well. How can Liz let go of the only life she has ever known and embrace a new one? Is it possible that a life lived in reverse is no different from a life lived forward? This moving, often funny book about grief, death, and loss will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

©2005 Gabrielle Zevin (P)2005 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, a division of Random House, Inc. Death & Dying Difficult Situations Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Primary Education Science Fiction & Fantasy Funny Feel-Good Heartfelt

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"Fascinating. Zevin, in her first novel for young people, bends the laws of physics and biology to create an intricately imagined world." (Publishers Weekly)
Unique Afterlife Concept • Thought-provoking Premise • Perfect Narration • Emotional Journey • Uplifting Message
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I thought that Cassandra Morris did a great job reading this title. Her voice was really suited to the material. I also thought it was a great book -- really hopeful and well written -- a great book to discuss for young and old.

Great Book, Great Performance!

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I have loved this book since I was a teenager. It changed my perspective on the afterlife and definitely to this day brings me along same journey in my mind. The universe is endless, therefore the possibilities of what the afterlife could be are endless. This book takes you on a trip with several loveable characters and I just love a book that makes you think. Definitely worth a read or listen for any teenagers out there who love the topic of afterlife and alternate universes. Or young adults. Anyone, really.

A journey to Elsewhere, a mysterious afterlife

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I read this book back in 2006 or 2007. I remember loving the book. I really enjoyed it and have thought back to it often. Including after the passing of my grandfather in 2009 and again in 2017. I decided it was time to reread the book, and the audio book seemed like the right way for me. It was just as awesome as I remember it! I highly recommend it. Even for adults

Love it.

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The author does a great job of capturing adolescent angst in her characterization of Lizzie. Supporting characters are all loveable and the plot has a few unexpected moments. I think she missteps near the finish when the characters suddenly act their age in Elsewhere as they re-enter young childhood. This disrupts the prevailing tendancy throughout all that occurs before. Very heartwarming and more than a little thought-provoking on questions regarding aging, a life well-lived, second chances and the definition and purpose of death. I love Cassandra Morrison but wish she had varied her reading to match the genders, ages and attitudes of the characters. instead, her voice only slightly varies whether she is "speaking K9," a middle-aged woman, or a toddler.

Sweet, original take on the Afterlife

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I purchased this book because I'd enjoyed "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry". I suffered through "Elsewhere" because it's too juvenile for me. Nice storyline. The kid reading it does a good job (if she's a kid) but without a doubt, this is not for anyone over 30. *Yawn*

Great for a Pre-teen that you know....

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I love this book, was one of my favorites when i was younger so i decided to give it another go after years and years. Story still holds up,great writing. Zevin is so talented. However, i loathed the narrator. High pitched and annoying sounding voice. Other than that, it was lovely

A tad screechy but wonderful story

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Sweet and heartwarming book about the unplanned events and the life that results from them.

I enjoyed it!

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Extremely creative and very well written this little gem just happened to catch my eye while browsing one day. Normally I'm not a YA listener, but the summary was so interesting I gave it a chance. I'm glad I did. I'm a big fan of oddball movies "Tim Burton type stuff" so this was right up my alley because it had that vibe. I wonder if Beatle Juice was a inspiration for this book lol. I felt like Elsewhere was somewhat on target with the new age beliefs on death which I personally liked.
I love the imaginary world Gabrielle created with talking animals. And the realism of how it must feel after dying. Leaving our previous life & loved one's behind will certainly be the hardest part of learning to live in spirit form.
The narration was perfect!! I don't think Cassandra could have gave a better performance. This book really held my interest and I highly recommend it 👍

Should be a movie! 🎬📽

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Heaven Explained. Wonderful Adventure. Motto: Enjoy the life you have been given. Then move on.

Heaven Explained.

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This is a YA novel but not a children's book. It addresses tough questions with a lot of honesty and maturity, the world is wonderful, the characters matter. The ending packs a real punch. Like, wow, who cut the onions? The flaw is that the narrator sounds like she's 8, which is too young for the book, despite the fact that the actress is actually 35. Sometimes that makes the story more haunting, but other times it makes the novel feel more childish than it actually is. Still, if you liked The Lovely Bones and What Dreams May Come? give this one a try even if you are an adult. It's a younger, sweeter but still worthy cousin of those other two.

Beautiful novel

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