Heartbreak Messenger

December 1, 2015

Gr 5-8-What starts out as a casual conversation between friends about breaking up with a girl turns into an unexpected entrepreneurial venture for Quentin. All that is required is cash and a clever way to deliver the bad news. As business booms, Quentin thinks he has discovered the perfect part-time job. But he soon finds himself in some very precarious situations and calls on his friend Rob for help. When another friend, Abby, finds out the hard way what he has been up to, Quentin realizes that friendships are a serious matter of the heart. In this cleverly crafted debut, Vance delivers the perfect amount of humor and quick, witty dialogue, addressing the insecurities tweens have about friendships and dating in a realistic and positive way. Christopher Gebauer's vocal variations for each character are age- and gender-appropriate. VERDICT The combination of story and voice makes this audiobook perfect for middle grade listeners. ["This clever read will find an audience with both boys and girls": SLJ 8/15 starred review of the Feiwel & Friends book.]-Alice Davidson, Indianapolis, IN

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