What I Call Life, Jill Wolfson
What I Call Life, Jill Wolfson
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What I Call Life

Author: Jill Wolfson

Narrator: Grace Kelly, Full Cast

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Synopsis

When Cal Lavender’s mother has an “unfortunate episode” at the library, Cal is taken to a group care home run by a strange old woman called “The Knitting Lady.”Cal is clear that this is not her real life, just a temporary detour. But even detours can take you where you need to be. A charming, funny, and insightful first novel.©2005 Jill Wolfson; (P)2006 Full Cast Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas on February 21, 2010

What I Call Life is the story of Cal Lavender, an eleven-year-old girl whose mom, Betty, suffers from episodes. One day Betty has an episode at the library for everyone to see. Cal is forced into a foster home with four other girls and the knitting lady. Her mom is whisked away to a place where they......more

Goodreads review by Autumn on October 26, 2013

It was a good book, but I hated the way it was ended. It just pickes up and "Goes back to the beginning".......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on May 17, 2009

Cal is taken away from her (bipolar?) Mom after an incident at the library. She is put in a group home with other girls, knowing she was sure to be back with Betty, her Mom, soon. Slowly, she learns about herself, her housemates and the social work system. A bit sad, but just right for the age group......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on January 15, 2009

Wonderful book filled with quirky characters! The residents of a group foster home -- 5 11 year old girls -- are drawn together by the strands of the story spun out by the Knitting Lady. A lovely tale of finding family in surprising places!......more

Goodreads review by Shari on June 06, 2009

A thoroughly enjoyable teen read. It took me about two nights to read it, but I didn't want to stop.......more

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