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Narrated by:
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Robbie Daymond
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Mark Bramhall
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Cassandra Campbell
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By:
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Clare Vanderpool
From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.
When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends.
During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive?
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Critic reviews
A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner
An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book
A New York Times Editor’s Choice
A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Pick
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice Selection
A BookPage Best Children’s Book
A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection
A Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book
A Down East Magazine Best of Maine Book
A North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection
An Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist
“Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” (The Wall Street Journal)
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Excellant narration, a masterful tale.
I want more..!!
Navigating Early
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Jack meets Early Auden when he is sent to a boarding school after the death of his mother. Jack finds Early to be a bit odd and eccentric. In reality, Early is an autistic savant, but those conditions had not been diagnosed in the 1940's, when this story takes place. The two form a bit of a friendship, and through a series of events, embark together on a journey; an adventure that takes them down the Appalachian trail.
I adore the writing style of Clare Vanderpool, and I wish that she would write more. But the two books she did write are wonderful reads and I fully expect them to become classics.
The narration for this book was PERFECT! I can not recommend this book highly enough. It is a real treasure; a beautiful story.
Best Book I've Listened to or Read This Year!
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Inventive, heartfelt story
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Stunning story
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it's been awhile
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Great Character Study
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A surprising wonderful read
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The characterization, the richness, depth and complexity of the plot... it is excellent, and a book that should go on the shelf with other classic required reading.
Also the performance was top notch. A quality production all around.
My new favorite book!
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Nice, but predictable coming of age story
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Great story
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