Book description
As soon as you press play on Stargirl, you're pulled into Leo Borlock's quiet world-a high school where blending in is survival. Then, the ukulele music starts. Not just any music: it's the sound of something breaking open. Stargirl arrives, unapologetically herself, and the air at Mica High shifts like a held breath. You can almost hear the whispers turn to gasps as she sings to the trees, wears sunflower-yellow dresses to class, and hands out homemade cookies with a smile that feels like sunshine.
The audiobook makes this moment electric. The narrator's voice-warm, slightly hesitant, perfectly teenage-captures Leo's fear as he watches Stargirl become the center of everything he's always avoided. You feel his heart race when she chooses him in the library, when she laughs at his awkward jokes, when she simply is without apology. The story doesn't just tell you about her uniqueness; it lets you hear it-the way her voice carries through the school hallways, the quiet confidence in her words.
But then, the shift. Popularity isn't a steady flame-it's a flickering candle. The same students who cheered her now turn away, their voices dropping to cold murmurs. The audiobook amplifies that cruelty. You hear the silence after the laughter fades, the way Leo's own voice cracks as he tries to defend her, only to realize he's been part of the crowd too. Spinelli doesn't moralize; he shows you how quickly kindness can become a threat, how easy it is to forget the person who made you feel seen.
And through it all, Leo's love for Stargirl isn't just a crush-it's the first time he's dared to be more than just a shadow. The audiobook makes that ache real. When Stargirl disappears, not with a bang but with a quiet sigh, you feel the weight of it in your chest. The narrator doesn't overdo it; he lets the silence speak. You hear Leo's quiet realization: some people aren't meant to stay, but they change you forever.
What makes this audiobook so special isn't just the story-it's how it makes you lean in. You hear the rustle of pages in the library scene, the distant echo of a school bell, the almost imperceptible pause when Leo finally says, "I love you." Spinelli's words, read aloud, feel like they're meant to be whispered, shared between friends. You don't just read about Stargirl's courage; you hear it in the way the narrator holds her name, soft but unshakable.
This isn't just a book about high school. It's about the moment you choose to be seen. And when you listen to Stargirl, you'll hear that choice echoing long after the final chapter fades. It's the kind of story that makes you glance up from your headphones, wondering if you've been hiding too much, too. For anyone who's ever felt like they didn't fit, this audiobook isn't just a tale-it's a quiet, urgent invitation to find your own ukulele.
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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