Book description
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. He's warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him "There are things about the water you do not know. " Like what? Kofi asks. "The beasts." His brother answers. One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi's world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. This spellbinding novel by the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.
Sw33per
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Flakes
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Canine Hannibal
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Domino
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Pixie
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Hen Skittle
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The Shield Toronto
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Sun Runner
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Jo Jo Spooky
My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Dallas Burn
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Mt. Indiana
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Sly Bible
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EchoEnigma
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Cricket
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Clover Dragon
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. This app isn't just a tool, it's a wellspring of inspiration and positive vibes. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Babe
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Troubled Chick
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9Lives
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
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