# Go Ask Ozzie: A Rotten Richie Story - Hardcover

by **Patricia Polacco** (Author), **Patricia Polacco** (Illustrator)

**In this companion story to _My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother_, beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco tells a lively and warmhearted tale of comic sibling tension and brotherly love based on her own childhood.**

There's nothing worse than a rotten redheaded older brother who is the most embarrassing brother in the Elwood school district in Oakland, California. Even three years older, Richie makes Patricia's life miserable, and there is nowhere to hide in their small town. Richie is gross--tangled hair, sloppy room, and messy clothes. And he doesn't even care--not one bit And now that they're both in middle school, Richie does everything he can to mortify Patricia in front of her friends. Ozzie at the lunch counter says there will come a time when the two siblings will be friends, but that can't be right...can it?

### Author Biography

Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including _The Keeping Quilt_, _The Blessing Cup_, _Fiona's Lace_, _The Trees of the Dancing Goats_, _Babushka's Doll_, _My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother_, _Sticks and Stones_, and _Palace of Books_. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.

**Number of Pages:** 56

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 02, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Go Ask Ozzie

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 4.1

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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