Book description
'A seven-year old girl on a seventy-foot yacht, for ten years, over fifty thousand miles of sailing . . . a fantastic story of a truly Odyssean journey across all the world's great oceans - but is also the inspiring story of the developing of a restless and inquiring mind' SIMON WINCHESTER, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author 'A jaw-dropping and thrilling real-life adventure on the high seas' SARAH BROWN 'This is a story of an epic childhood journey, so exciting and so shocking it is hard to know whether you're reading about a dream or a nightmare... Wavewalker is thrilling, horrifying, beautifully written - I couldn't put it down' ED BALLS Aged just seven, Suzanne Heywood set sail with her parents and brother on a three-year voyage around the world. What followed turned instead into a decade-long way of life, through storms, shipwrecks, reefs and isolation, with little formal schooling. No one else knew where they were most of the time and no state showed any interest in what was happening to the children.Suzanne fought her parents, longing to return to England and to education and stability. This memoir covers her astonishing upbringing, a survival story of a child deprived of safety, friendships, schooling and occasionally drinking water... At seventeen Suzanne earned an interview at Oxford University and returned to the UK.From the bestselling author of What Does Jeremy Think?, Wavewalker is the incredible true story of how the adventure of a lifetime became one child's worst nightmare - and how her determination to educate herself enabled her to escape
Pinball Wizard
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Pink Nightmare
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NightDream
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Digital Goddess
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K-Tin Man
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Snow Cream
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Steel Ginger
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Dandelion
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Pinball Esq
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Atlantic Rim
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High Beam
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Mr. Wholesome
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PepperBurst
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Journeyman
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Fire Bite
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Centurion Sherman
The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Solitaire
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Bridge Whip
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Slow Trot
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
Bae
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs.
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