Narrator Lisa Flanagan lends her voice to a 2019 National Book Award Young People's Literature finalist. In 1940s Chicago, teenager Frankie and her siblings live in a Catholic orphanage. Pearl, a ghost who lives there, too, observes the people, both alive and dead, who surround her. Drawn to Frankie, Pearl easily slips into her mind while witnessing her life. Flanagan provides a stellar performance, embodying all the characters irrespective of their corporeal state. Imbued with deep emotions, Flanagan’s voice is well suited to Ruby’s story. Listeners with discerning ears may notice a few early spots of uneven sound quality. Regardless, this is an audible treat for those who like their ghost stories to be more poignant than frightening. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
National Book Award 2019 Finalist!
From the author of Printz Medal winner Bone Gap comes the unforgettable story of two young women-one living, one dead-dealing with loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during WWII.
When Frankie's mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary-just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again. That's why Frankie's not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket.
Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned alongside so many other orphans-two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive.
And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America-every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she's able to carve out will be enough.
I will admit I do not know the answer. But I will be watching, waiting to find out.
That's what ghosts do.
National Book Award 2019 Finalist!
From the author of Printz Medal winner Bone Gap comes the unforgettable story of two young women-one living, one dead-dealing with loss, desire, and the fragility of the American dream during WWII.
When Frankie's mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary-just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again. That's why Frankie's not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket.
Now Frankie and her sister, Toni, are abandoned alongside so many other orphans-two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive.
And as the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II, and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America-every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she's able to carve out will be enough.
I will admit I do not know the answer. But I will be watching, waiting to find out.
That's what ghosts do.
Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172951251 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 10/01/2019 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 14 - 17 Years |
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