Book description
A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely -- and timeless -- novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge.A New York Times bestseller!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world . . .ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America . . .MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe . . .All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.
Despair
The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Spoiler Betty
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Venious
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Betty Cricket
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Sun Runner
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. No more worries about compatibility β ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Sky Bully
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Black Walnut
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
WonderWords
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again β it's a must-have. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
FlyGuardX
Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle β this app's design is a win. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Mercury Reborn
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Bones
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Y0dler
πͺ Achieving double wins β workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! πͺπ§ Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient.
Titanium Ladybug
π± An app that respects my time and delivers on functionality β audiobook listening has never been this effortless. ππ Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible.
xSTORMx
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
WeldMaster
The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Bambi Wings
I've found my new favorite way to relax β cuddled up with an audiobook. πΌ Making work hours fly by with captivating stories β a true work-life balance! π»π ππ Rekindling my passion for books β this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! π₯π π Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! ππ« I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Rummy Stickers
ποΈ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency β I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. πΆπ Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Pompeii Unicorn
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
ForumFlare
Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Mr. Fabulous
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. One of the best audiobooks Iβve heard! The story was compelling, and the narratorβs delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
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