Book description
Hear this: The View from Saturday isn't just a kids' book-it's a masterclass in quiet magic. And the audiobook? Pure joy. E.L. Konigsburg's story of Mrs. Olinski's unlikely sixth-grade Academic Bowl team (Noah, Nadia, Ethan, Julian) unfolds like a perfectly timed heartbeat, made even richer by the narrator's warm, unhurried voice. You'll hear the click of puzzle pieces falling into place-not through flashy wins, but through tiny, perfect moments: a wedding best man accidentally becoming a team captain, a girl saving baby turtles, a boy refusing to let a friend drown.
The genius? The team's real victory isn't beating older grades-it's discovering why they fit. Konigsburg weaves four mini-stories (one per kid) into one seamless tapestry, each a tiny gem. The audiobook lets you linger in those moments: Nadia's fierce protectiveness, Julian's quiet courage, Ethan's loyalty. No over-explaining. Just truth.
Mrs. Olinski, returning to teaching after an accident, finds her purpose in this team. But the kids? They already knew the secret: it's not about knowing answers. It's about seeing each other. And that's the heart of this audiobook-how a group of kids, through small acts of courage, rebuilds confidence for all of us.
Perfect for a commute, a quiet coffee break, or when you need a reminder that real strength is built in the unlikeliest places. Win or lose, this team wins your heart. πβ¨
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Cross Thread
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Truth
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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