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A Ring of Endless Light: The Austin Family Chronicles, Book 4 Audiobook
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Book four of the Austin Family Chronicles, an award-winning young adult series from Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, about a girl who experiences the difficulties and joys of growing up. A Newbery Honor Book "L'Engle has the magic storytelling gift that makes it a pleasure to lose yourself in her spell." -Newsweek After a tumultuous year in New York City, the Austins are spending the summer on the small island where their grandfather lives. He's very sick, and watching his condition deteriorate as the summer passes is almost more than Vicky can bear. To complicate matters, she finds herself as the center of attention for three very different boys. Zachary Grey, the troubled and reckless boy Vicky met last summer, wants her all to himself as he grieves the loss of his mother. Leo Rodney has been just a friend for years, but the tragic loss of his father causes him to turn to Vicky for comfort-and romance. And then there's Adam Eddington. Adam is only asking Vicky to help with his research on dolphins. But Adam-and the dolphins-may just be what Vicky needs to get through this heartbreaking summer.
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"This was one of my favorite books years ago in my adolescence. I wanted to revisit it after coming across an old copy of "Wrinkle in Time." It was as good, if not better, than I remembered! As I was reading it I was thinking about what I must have thought in my younger years reading it. I don't think I understood the profound impact this would have on me. Reading it now, I could relate more to the main character, Vicky Austin. L'Engle is a brilliant writer. This doesn't read like a typical YA book. This book has depth. I like to think that because of this book, L'Engle was my first true inspiration and the beginning of my love of reading."
— Melanie (4 out of 5 stars)
A Ring of Endless Light Listener Reviews
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" I love this book! L'Engle is amazing, and her themes provoke thought and emotion. I wish I could write with the same eloquence and depth that she writes with. "
— Jenny, 2/11/2014 -
" Re-reading the Austin Family series has been wonderful. L'Engle is masterfully insightful and brilliant at getting inside the heads of her characters. Reading one of her books makes me fall in love with humanity again. "
— Robin, 2/8/2014 -
" When I was a teenager, I adored this book-- as I got older, I have certain reservations about it, but I still love it. "
— Nytetyger, 2/4/2014 -
" One of my favorite from when I was a teen girl, trying to figure life out. "
— Heather, 1/26/2014 -
" This was probably my #1 favorite book between the years of 1999, when I unearthed it in my school library, and, um, what year is it now? I'll love it forever. "
— Gretchen, 1/22/2014 -
" This is a really cool tale. It's fantasy and myth and imagination. "
— Megan, 1/9/2014 -
" This is one of my favorite books; not a long read, per its classification of Juv. Lit, but it is one of my favorite reads in growing up. Madeline L'Engle is one of my favorite authors. "
— Celeste, 12/31/2013 -
" My favorite book in the whole world. "
— Cindy, 12/16/2013 -
" My favourite Madeleine L'Engle book. Just wonderful. "
— Jasmine, 12/12/2013 -
" I like to reread this when I'm sick. "
— Shannon, 12/8/2013 -
" 2.5 stars. I would have enjoyed it more when I was much younger. "
— Deb, 12/2/2013 -
" OK, so I want to swim with the dolphins. "
— Stefanie, 11/25/2013 -
" I read this book in middle school. It is the first book I remember having an extreme emotional reaction to. The end literally stunned me, although the author doesn't leave you in the dark that it will end the way it does. Very good for YA or adult readers. "
— Jamie, 11/25/2013 -
" This was written for a little bit of a younger crowd than the Time series, but I loved L'Engle's use of the theme of death and what the characters had to say about it. "
— Diana, 11/13/2013 -
" I have to rate this as my twelve-year-old self would... I loved the dolphins, the telepathy, and was young enough to not mind the theology tucked in here and there! "
— Terri, 11/7/2013 -
" I love this book so much, I've read it over and over again since I was a teenager. It has a very powerful message about preparing/coping with the death of a loved one. "
— Regina, 10/24/2013 -
" Wow! What can I say? The insight...the power... (Not to mention the romance, which I love... :D) A MUST READ!!! "
— Amy, 10/17/2013 -
" I read this book when I was 12 and LOVED it. Not sure how I would feel about it now, but I might still have it tucked away somewhere :-) "
— Jen, 10/6/2013 -
" Easily one of my favourite books of all time. I think I first read it when I was about 14 or so. Maybe younger so I'm not sure what the adult opinion of it is but I've loved ever since I was young and continue to read it now and again. "
— Lisa, 6/29/2013 -
" I read this book for the first time when I was about 15 or so. It's excellent, I still go back and read it every few years. Great book with a great and enduring message about life and death and the hope that comes with both. "
— Pilar, 6/12/2013 -
" Oh how I wish I had read the other books in the series before I read this one. Not because I couldn't understand the storyline, but because I forgot how much I enjoy L'Engle's writing. "
— Cookie, 5/27/2013 -
" This book is amazing, my favorite ever! "
— Clara, 9/25/2012 -
" This was one of my very favorite books when I was a teenager. "
— Amanda, 3/23/2012 -
" Bittersweet heart-poetry... Its movie was a travesty. "
— Anita, 3/3/2012 -
" This is in the Austin series. It is a great book. They are at their grandfather's house who lives by the sea. Main themes of death and dolphins. "
— Vikki, 2/21/2012 -
" I think I have officially given up on this one. I tried it for a couple chapters but it was just a little Judy Blume for me. "
— Chris, 1/6/2012 -
" I this this is the only book I've ever read more than once. I looooved this book when I was younger. I should read it again, in fact. "
— Katie, 9/23/2011 -
" Deep and intellectual for a teenage book. Strong female main character. Questions about religion, life and death, life's purpose. "
— Ashley, 5/16/2011 -
" Oh how I wish I had read the other books in the series before I read this one. Not because I couldn't understand the storyline, but because I forgot how much I enjoy L'Engle's writing. "
— Cookie, 5/12/2011 -
" Can't go wrong with summer and dolphins. I want be Vicky. "
— Marikka, 5/12/2011 -
" Easily one of my favourite books of all time. I think I first read it when I was about 14 or so. Maybe younger so I'm not sure what the adult opinion of it is but I've loved ever since I was young and continue to read it now and again. "
— Lisa, 5/10/2011 -
" I must have read this book a dozen times as a teen. I guess my dream was to be able to communicate with dolphins and have 3 hot guys like me at once! "
— Lauren, 4/12/2011 -
" This was my favorite L'Engle book yet (and I've read six of hers), even including A Wrinkle in Time. Vicky reminds me so much of myself. This book, specifically the last half or maybe the last third, was one of the most powerful pieces of fiction I've ever read.<br/><br/>I really enjoyed this! "
— Lindsey, 4/4/2011 -
" Loved it when I was in middle school, re-read it recently and found that it wasn't as wonderful as I remembered it. I think I just outgrew it. I look forward to reading it to my kids some day! "
— Kristy, 4/1/2011 -
" This was my favorite book when I was a tween (probably contributed to my long-held belief that I could telepathically communicate with dolphins . . . tried it, doesn't work!!!). "
— Helen, 1/30/2011 -
" This book is AMAZING! I am pretty sure it is my all time favorite book I have ever read. It is very sappy enchanting. I could read it over and over and never get tired of it. I request this to everyone!!! :) "
— Sissy, 1/26/2011 -
" I read this book back in 2001 or 2002, and thought it was really good. Kind of sad though. "
— Kaitlynne, 1/22/2011
About Madeleine L’Engle
Madeleine L’Engle (1918–2007) is the author of many books for children and adults. She is perhaps best known for the Time Quintet, especially A Wrinkle in Time, which won a Newbery Medal, and her books featuring the Austin family, including the Newbery Honor Book A Ring of Endless Light.
About Jorjeana Marie
Jorjeana Marie has worked extensively as an actress, comedian, writer, and audiobook narrator. Her narrations have earned her several Earphones Awards. She has performed in hundreds of commercials and starred in the pilot Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling with Elliott Gould. She is a stand-up comic who has opened for Richard Lewis, Louie Anderson, and Kathleen Madigan. Her video game credits include Final Fantasy, Crackdown 2, and Star Guardians. She loves reading so much it gets her into trouble.