2011 Odyssey Award Winner! ALA's summary--"Turpin gives an unforgettable performance, seamlessly slipping into the voices of wiseacre eighth-grader, Gratuity “Tip” Tucci, and her alien Boov companion as they embark on a rollicking road trip to track down Tip’s missing mother and save the planet. A laugh-out-loud presentation of Adam Rex’s popular satire."
And I agree. The audiobook production (and the writing was pretty darn good, too). Gratuity reminded me of Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching--smart, snarky, and resourceful. Tiffany has her frying pan and Gratuity has aspirin. And cats.
While recommended for younger kids, this book, like any other good children's book, can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Listen to it. You won't regret it!
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