Merilee leads a Very Ordered Existence. V.O.E., for short.
Her schedule (which must not be altered) includes, among other entries:
The V.O.E. is all about precision.
Merilee does not have time for Biswick O’Connor.
Merilee does not have time for Miss Veraleen Holliday.
He with his annoying factoids and runny nose. She with her shining white shoes as big as sailboats. Both of them strangers who, like the hot desert wind that brings only bad news, blow into town and change everything.
“A beautifully crafted story that will give children much to talk about.” — ALA Booklist
“Crowley proves herself a virtuoso.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“One of the finest works in children’s literature to be published this year.” — KLIATT (starred review)
