Book description
Hear the wind whisper through Sarah's Mountain as M.C. Higgins balances on his forty-foot steel pole, the only place he feels truly free. This isn't just a story-it's a visceral journey into a family clinging to hope against the scars of strip mining, where every rustle of leaves feels like a threat. Virginia Hamilton, a pioneer who earned the Newbery Medal and a MacArthur "Genius" grant, crafts a narrative that's as urgent today as it was when it won the National Book Award. Now, experience it through the magic of audiobook narration: the crackle of the mountain air, the weight of M.C.'s fears, and the quiet courage of a boy who sees two strangers approaching with the promise of something extraordinary. One could lift his mother's voice to the world. The other holds a freedom M.C. has only dreamed of. You'll feel the tension in your chest as he watches them climb the hill, the same hill that's crumbling behind him. The narrator's voice doesn't just tell you M.C.'s story-it wraps you in it, making the wind on the mountain feel real, the hope almost tangible. Hamilton's words, brought to life with such depth and humanity, reveal how deeply a child's dreams can carry a family through the darkest times. This isn't just listening; it's feeling the ground beneath your feet, the sky above, and the quiet, unshakable belief that change is possible. You'll find yourself leaning in, breathless, as M.C. takes his leap toward something greater. Don't just read about resilience-live it. This audiobook is a gift for anyone who's ever needed to believe they're strong enough to reach for the horizon. Press play, and let Sarah's Mountain become your own.
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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