Taming the Star Runner

by S. E. Hinton Narrated by Margo Skinner

Overview

Young adults almost always recognize part of themselves in Travis, the main character in this gritty story of a tough city teenager who is sent to live on his uncle's country ranch. Part insecure adolescent, part sensitive intellectual, and part hard-edged hell-raiser, Travis is guaranteed to begin thought-provoking discussions on substance abuse, violence, and what it means to be a teenager.

Editorial Reviews

Patty Campbell

''Taming the Star Runner'' is remarkable for its drive and the wry sweetness and authenticity of its voice. . . . S. E. Hinton continues to grow in strength as a young adult novelist. -- New York Times

JAN 96 - AudioFile

Charged with the attempted murder of his abusive stepfather, 16-year-old Travis is sent to live with his uncle on a ranch in Oklahoma. Margo Skinner reads the nonstop action in her slightly raspy, intriguing voice, capturing the excitement of the story. She excels in her portrayal of Travis’s mother and K.C., a girl Travis falls in love with. The story contains mild profanity and implied violence, which is appropriate to its real-life situations. Casting a male reader might have enhanced the characterization of Travis--Skinner’s voice doesn’t portray the male voices with convinction. Nevertheless, she delivers an enjoyable and enticing reading sure to capture listeners. P.A.J. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171051570
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	12/04/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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