Book description
Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award An Indiebound Bestseller Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children's escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp. In this society created by formerly enslaved people and some freeborn children, Homer finds new friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he crafts a plan to find his mother and help his new home. Deeply inspiring and loosely based on the history of maroon communities in the South, this is a striking tale of survival, adventure, friendship, and courage.
Fresh Peper
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Winter Underdog
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Manly
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Teeder
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42nd Street
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Cross Thread
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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VisionVoyager
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Mr. Peppermint
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Black Fantastic
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality.
Heaven Sent
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Moon Solitaire
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Sky Herald
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CommandX
With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge.
Doughboy, Esq
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Gr8 Flick
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ThreadTraveler
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Trixie
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Lewd Dice
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Blistered Outlaw
No more fighting over the radio during family trips β we're all hooked on audiobooks now. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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