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The Labors of Hercules Beal
- De: Gary D. Schmidt
- Narrado por: Fred Berman
- Duración: 8 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 123
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 113
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 113
Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So funny with lots of tender life lessons
- De Smith en 01-26-24
- The Labors of Hercules Beal
- De: Gary D. Schmidt
- Narrado por: Fred Berman
Laughed and cried
Revisado: 08-06-23
Those who have read Gary Schmidt know that he is an exceptional storyteller who weaves in solid and true life lessons without ever sounded “preachy.” It’s amazing that he was able to do that even with having a ex-military man turned teacher who is tough as nails but who became tender at just the right moments (and it was usually those moments that choked me up.) The story, the setting, the characters were all expertly rendered and unforgettable. Woven throughout the story is the strong thread of Greek mythology whereby Hercules (the myth) becomes accessible and relevant. I loved the strong, sensible female characters in this story - Viola, Ellie, Mrs. Savage. I questioned whether it’s plausible that poor Hercules could have experienced that many car accidents in his young life, but will concede artistic license on that plot choice. I loved the reading of Fred Berman right from the start. His voice had expression and softness at just the right moments and different voices for the major characters, complete with a hint of a New England accent. He was absolutely amazing. If you want to be reminded of what it is like to be human together in this wild and precious life, don’t hesitate - read this book!
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Firekeeper's Daughter
- De: Angeline Boulley
- Narrado por: Isabella Star LaBlanc
- Duración: 14 h y 13 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7,016
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 6,276
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,254
Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi’s hockey team. Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Che Meegwetch
- De Nix en 03-18-21
- Firekeeper's Daughter
- De: Angeline Boulley
- Narrado por: Isabella Star LaBlanc
Read this book
Revisado: 05-23-23
You will not be disappointed. As the author out it, “Indigenous Nancy Drew meets 21 Jump Street.” The plot moved along dramatically and effortlessly. I especially appreciated that the love interest felt real but the ending was not formulaic. The narrator, an 18 year old woman, comes away strong, level headed and confident of her abilities and future. Excellent representation for young adult women and men.
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Take My Hand
- De: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrado por: Lauren J. Daggett
- Duración: 10 h y 57 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,964
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,569
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,557
Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Page Turner Based off True Events
- De LATOYA LEWIS en 06-10-22
- Take My Hand
- De: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
- Narrado por: Lauren J. Daggett
Powerful and well written
Revisado: 04-12-23
This outstanding narration tells a story that continues to this day- how those purporting to do “good” can too easily get caught up in making decisions they believe will benefit others. The author reminds us that each human being has dignity and the right to be well informed about their life decisions, no matter their race or their economic and educational status.
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