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Book Review of A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana

A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana
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Zippy reminds me of Ramona Quimby. Her voice is so matter-of-fact and blunt. This book is a collection of short stories, not unlike a David Sedaris novel. The book also flashes back and forth between Zippy as a child and as an adult. These are important things to remember to really enjoy this book. There are many observations that can be made about Zippy's family growing up that she didn't make as a child. It takes some reading between the lines. I would definitely recommend it as a fast, light-hearted read.