Overview

In the tradition of Every Soul a Star and Inside Out & Back Again, Just Like Me is a funny, uplifting summer camp story about unlikely friendships and finding your place in the world from the award-winning author of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet. Told through a mix of traditional narrative and journal entries, don't miss this funny, surprisingly sweet summer audiobook!

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Tween readers will find much to identify with in this charming and refreshingly wholesome coming-of-age story. Set to a soundtrack of 1970s and 1980s disco and pop classics and filled with swimming, campfires, games, and an occasional Bible study, the narrative follows all six cabin residents as they learn important lessons about being honest, kind, and comfortable in your own skin...Filled with slapstick humor and fast-paced action, the novel will engage reluctant readers, while offering fuel for deep contemplation by those ready to tackle questions of identity and belonging. Incredibly moving. Julia starts to come to terms with the sea of repressed emotions that surrounds her adoption, and her bunkmates, who have their own secrets and vulnerabilities, acknowledge and share them as well... a touching ending. [A] delightful, touching story The characters are believable and well developed, and the mix of personalities helps propel the story forward. Through the issues of family and friendship, Cavanaugh (This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, 2013) explores what connects us to one another. Cassandra Morris's beautifully fluid narration highlights the themes of identity and friendship in this heartwarming story With her youthful voice, Morris embodies Julia, capturing the turmoil and mortification of a girl who is struggling to accept her identity while also trying to fit in with the cliques at her summer camp. Morris's performance is touching

[A] delightful, touching story The characters are believable and well developed, and the mix of personalities helps propel the story forward. Through the issues of family and friendship, Cavanaugh (This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, 2013) explores what connects us to one another.

Incredibly moving. Julia starts to come to terms with the sea of repressed emotions that surrounds her adoption, and her bunkmates, who have their own secrets and vulnerabilities, acknowledge and share them as well... a touching ending.

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Nancy J. Cavanaugh has a BS in education and an MA in curriculum and instruction with multiple published works. She was a teacher for more than fifteen years and currently works as a Library Media Specialist at an elementary school. Nancy lives in Tarpon Springs, FL with her husband and daughter. Visit www.nancyjcavanaugh.com Cassandra Morris has narrated over 70 audiobooks, including the Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and The Clique. She has won several awards from Publisher's Weekly, Audiophile Magazine, and been nominated for an Audie. Moreover, she is the voice of Lola on the cartoon series Angelo Rules and has appeared in national commercials.

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