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Short

By: Holly Goldberg Sloan
Narrated by: Tara Sands
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In this heartwarming and funny middle-grade novel by the New York Times best-selling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz.

Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she'll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn't ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive - one of the adults with dwarfism who've joined the production's motley crew of Munchkins - and with her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia's own sense of self as an artist grows. Soon she doesn't want to fade into the background - and it's a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia!

Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery and of the role models who forever change us.

©2017 Holly Goldberg Sloan (P)2017 Listening Library
Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Music & Performing Arts Performing Arts Social & Life Skills Theater Funny Witty Heartfelt Wizardry
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Critic reviews

"Short joins other middle-grade novels ... in celebrating the transcendent power of theater for kids.” (The New York Times Book Review)

"Sweet and uplifting.... It's refreshing that Julia doesn't mind being short and believes she's 'little, but big inside.' Her self-acceptance is inspiring and the joy she experiences in her foray into theater is irresistible." (Booklist, starred review)

"A charming read with an important message that no matter one's stature, 'the way we move tells the world who we are." (Kirkus)

Heartwarming Story • Humorous Narrative • Engaging Journey • Emotional Resonance • Lively Delivery • Warm Storytelling
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I’m pretty short my set so it caught my eye.I am very pleased with this book and loved it from beginning to end.Highly recommend!

Loved it!

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I loved it, and the reader was perfect for the story! it's a very good book!

Cute

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Third audio book would not let me fast forward!!!!!! Good book though it wasn't that bad I guess

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Very good book, it made me cry because of how it was written and how it feels. A very very moving and amazing story. I almost wish they are real people.

Amazing!

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this book made me cry several times I love dogs and Ramon reminded me of my dogs

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My entire family enjoyed this story! The narrating made the story enjoyable. my kids looked forward to longer drives so they could hear the story.

Great narrating!

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What does Tara Sands bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator's delivery added to the warmth and humor of the story. I bookmarked many places to revisit.

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Entertaining, heartwarming, humorous and brilliantly performed. You don't have to be short to thoroughly enjoy this book.

Wonderful story for both children and adults

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This book is incredible, it takes you on a journey in the mind of Julia. Through all her ups and downs. You learn about show biz and how Julia dealt with her first time in a musical. It made me laugh at the all right moments, and made me truly appreciate Holly Goldberg Sloan.

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The reader made the characters come to life. The story took a while to get going, but I enjoyed it.

excellent reader!!!

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