Book description
Katherine Paterson's Bridge to Terabithia gains profound new resonance in audiobook form. Jess Aarons' voice, brought to life by a narrator who captures his quiet intensity and adolescent yearning, makes the story feel immediate and deeply personal. You don't just read about Jess practicing to outrun everyone-he is right there, his breathless anticipation palpable in the quiet moments before school starts. The narrator's gentle, thoughtful delivery perfectly mirrors Jess's introspective nature, making his friendship with Leslie Burke feel earned and vital.
What elevates this audiobook is how the voice work transforms Terabithia itself. When Jess and Leslie declare, "We are the king and queen," the narrator imbues those words with the unshakeable magic of childhood imagination. You can almost hear the creek bubbling and feel the mossy forest floor beneath your feet as the story builds their secret kingdom. The narrator doesn't just tell you about the woods; they make you feel the dappled light and the hush of the trees, turning Terabithia into a place you'd want to visit.
The emotional weight of the story lands with even greater power through the spoken word. Paterson's quiet, devastating moments-like Jess realizing Leslie is gone-aren't shouted; they're whispered, aching in the spaces between words. The narrator's subtle pauses let the grief breathe, making the loss feel devastatingly real without ever becoming melodramatic. You hear the tremor in Jess's voice when he first tries to say her name, and it stays with you long after the story ends.
This isn't just a story about friendship; it's about how imagination becomes a lifeline, how loss reshapes you, and how the people who touch your life leave permanent marks. The audiobook format makes this universal truth feel intimate, as if Jess is sharing his most private moments with you alone. You'll find yourself pausing the audio just to sit with the quiet after a particularly moving scene, the way you might linger in a real forest after a perfect day.
For anyone who's ever built a secret world with a friend, or felt the sharp sting of losing someone too soon, this audiobook is a gentle, profound companion. It's a testament to Paterson's enduring power and a reminder of why this story continues to resonate across generations. The narrator doesn't just read it; they help you live it, one quiet, unforgettable moment at a time.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience