The Big OneOh, Dean Pitchford
The Big OneOh, Dean Pitchford
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The Big One-Oh

Author: Dean Pitchford

Narrator: Dean Pitchford

Unabridged: 4 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/22/2008


Synopsis

Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties–that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. But now that he’s turning ten–the big one-oh–he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme and a big birthday cake.

Of course things don’t work out as Charley plans. In trying to make friends, he ends up inviting the class bully Cougar to come, and that’s before he ruins the cake and burns down the garage. By the time of the big day, Charley’s home really is a house of horrors. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh becomes the big OH-NO!?

 From start to finish, The Big One-Oh is a laugh-out-loud riot, and any listener will relate to the pressures Charley faces both at school and at home in planning his special day. So put on your party hat and celebrate The Big One-Oh today!

About The Author

Dean Pitchford starred on Broadway in Godspell and Pippin before turning to songwriting.  His songs, which include “Fame,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Footloose,” have sold over seventy million records. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards® (winning Best Original Song for “Fame”), five Grammys, and two Tonys. His screen-plays include Footloose and Sing, and his stage musical adaptation of Footloose is now being produced around the world. The Big One-Oh is Dean’s first novel. He lives in Los Angeles and attributes his varied career to a short attention span.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosalie on February 22, 2009

I picked up the audio of this because I needed one more book to use during my booktalks. It looked like it might appeal to boys. It was by far the most enjoyable kids book that I've read in a very long time. It was written and narrated by the author and the narration was stupendous!! Basically it's......more

Goodreads review by Josephine on June 13, 2019

I listened to this with my 7 year old grandson on our way back from the beach. I think what made this so funny was the narration by the author. His voices are hilarious!! I think Charlie got off too easy in the end for throwing an “illegal” birthday party snd all the chaos it caused.......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 03, 2023

Since I read this around the age of one-oh myself, I barely remember anything about this book. But what I do remember was that I liked this book and related very much to the main character, especially his apprehension and curiosity about his tenth birthday, the big “one-oh”. But now I’m turning twen......more

Goodreads review by Diya on March 18, 2021

Weird......more


Quotes

Pitchford's debut for kids is sure to be a big hit with readers. -Kirkus Reviews