Book description
Young Fu steps off the rickshaw into the heart of Chungking, and you step right beside him. The 1920s Yangtze city isn't just a backdrop in this audiobook-it breathes. You hear the splash of riverboats on the Yangtze, the clatter of wooden clogs on stone streets, the distant shouts of vendors hawking noodles and silk. This isn't a history lesson; it's a lived-in world, perfectly captured in the narrator's warm, steady voice. Thirteen-year-old Young Fu, wide-eyed after leaving his quiet village, is our guide. He's not a hero yet, just a kid trying to make sense of a place where everything feels too fast, too loud, too much.
The magic here is how the audiobook makes Young Fu's small triumphs feel enormous. When he finally earns a coin to buy his first street snack, the narrator lets you hear the quiet thrill in his voice, the sound of a tiny victory. You feel his confusion when city kids mock his country ways, the sting of rejection. But you also hear the moment he finds his footing-sharing a secret with a boy who understands the river's rhythm, learning to navigate the market's chaos with a new friend's help. Katherine Paterson's introduction, woven into the audio, gently reminds us: these are the universal moments that never fade. Making friends, finding your place, the quiet courage it takes to step into the unknown-these are the threads that tie 1932 to today.
The narrator's pacing is perfect, never rushing Young Fu's discoveries. You linger on the scent of tea leaves drying in the sun, the sound of a bamboo flute drifting from a courtyard, the way the city's energy shifts from dawn bustle to evening calm. There's no need for complex words here; the story flows like the river itself, carrying you through Young Fu's growing confidence. You don't just hear about the city-you feel the damp stone underfoot, the weight of a new friendship, the quiet pride of earning your place. This isn't just a classic; it's a timeless, deeply human story, beautifully told in a voice that makes you lean in, ready to hear what happens next. Press play, and let the Yangtze carry you away.
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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