Amy Geier

Gripping

Revisado: 02-02-22

Mark Mathabane's experiences and his writing are astonishing. I've listened to this book twice now, the second time with my adolescent children on the way to school. What a story, what a gift that he was willing to tell it to us. I am deeply grateful.

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Riveting

Revisado: 03-20-20

I really enjoyed listening to this book - the human drama and the elephant drama. Very well told, well narrated. I got lost in it (in the very best way).

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Entertaining and fun

Revisado: 10-15-19

Listened to this on a long family road trip and it kept us all engaged and awake. We were able to draw many comparisons and some contrasts to the Harry Potter series, but the similarities weren't too annoying or daunting. I appreciated the musical soundtrack that accompanied the scenes - for example, Pachabel's Canon in D playing in the background when the students played that piece in a scene. My children both study violin so it was a good glimpse at and interesting perspective of some famous pieces of music for them. The story is about the magic of music, but for some reason the idea that ghosts exist was hard for the characters to believe - this disbelief within the story was a little dissonant for me. The narrator's voice as the protagonist was a little cloying (you know, the way it sometimes is when a bright saccharine female voice narrates adolescents). Her voice was just fine in portraying the voices of other characters. Overall, worth the read and we appreciated hearing it.

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Very original; honest; funny

Revisado: 09-17-19

Our family just listened to this sweet and quirky story and were increasingly drawn into the subtle drama underlying an otherwise upbeat and very unique story about a woman’s job in a convenience store. It’s a love story in a way, and that love wins. It’s also a snapshot of a particular thread in Japanese society. We loved it. Excellent narration too.

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Loved it -listened with kids

Revisado: 05-14-19

Great book about science, the work of scientists, and citizen science. Got it at the library then knew I had to buy it on Audible to share with my family. Thanks, Dr. Dunn! It’s a book for all ages. I asked my kids’ science teacher to assign it to her middle school classes. Very accessible and engaging.

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The best series

Revisado: 02-25-19

So detailed and I will always remember it. I'm not gonna stop rereading it. It's so good 👍

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Funny, down-to-earth, not formulaic, relatable

Revisado: 02-15-19

The main character is sympathetic and funny. The story is interesting and unpredictable. I want to read more of O'Connor's writing.

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So educational and memorable

Revisado: 01-02-19

Such an important aspect of US history - so well written and narrated. Thank you! Listened with my children who absorbed it all. Their great grandfather was a WWII bombardier so this book meant so much to me, that they learn this history. We had already listened to a book by Booker T. Washington so listening to this was very special for that reason too - to learn more about the legacy of Tuskegee. Precious history. Watching a film about the army air corps in WWII, my 8 year old started explaining anti-aircraft weapons and I asked How did you know all that?! And he looked at me puzzled and said “Because we learned about the Tuskegee Airmen!!!!” All thanks to this audiobook! So grateful this is available. Thank you.

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Great intro for kids and adults

Revisado: 01-01-19

What is Climate Change? is a clearly written introduction for kids and their parents. Explains what climate means and how it’s more than the weather on a given day. Describes why climate change and temperature increases over time matter. Introduces the work of science in studying the problem. Apolitical. Important for our kids to hear and understand as they have heard about climate change and this a more complete answer to the title’s question than what I could have offered.

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Great for kids who listen to Hamilton soundtrack

Revisado: 08-30-17

My kids love the Hamilton soundtrack - this book summarizes many of the bigger turning points of Hamilton's life in a way they will benefit from, to understand US history and the libretto of the musical.

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