Betti on the High Wire Audiobook, by Lisa Railsback Play Audiobook Sample

Betti on the High Wire Audiobook

Betti on the High Wire Audiobook, by Lisa Railsback Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Rachel Gray Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307738271

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

74

Longest Chapter Length:

07:44 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Ten-year-old Babo and the other leftover kids live on an abandoned circus camp in a war-torn country. Babo believes her circus-star parents will come back for her any day now, so she is not one bit happy when an American couple adopts her. She hates her new name (Betti) and is confused by everything in America. She's determined to run away. But as Betti slowly begins to trust her new family and even makes a friend, she decides maybe she can stay just one more day. And then maybe another . . . Betti on the High Wire is both heartbreaking and hilarious--and completely unforgettable. This brave little storyteller of a girl will wiggle her way straight into your heart.

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"This was an amazing book with a real look at things we often take for granted. I think this book will make children/pre-teens really think about what "Betti" Is going through and facing. They will feel angry with her, and her hurt with her....and lost with her. Great read. "

— Sabrina (5 out of 5 stars)

Betti on the High Wire Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
5 Stars: 12
4 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 7
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
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4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good audio "

    — Emily, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Purposeful, but problematic. I was mostly highly annoyed by the fact that Babo/Betti knows some words but totally doesn't know others, and I suppose her misspelling/confusion is supposed to be cute, but it felt kind of "Balki in Perfect Strangers" to me. "

    — Jamie, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Sounded better than it was. A young girl from an unnamed war torn country is adopted by an American couple and their daughter. The author's writing style kept me off balance, and Betti was just weird enough to not be totally sympathetic or likeable. I give it a shrug. "

    — Susan, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A pretty good story. I found Babo's transition to living in America to be interesting and there were certianly a few touching moments between her and her new family and her and George, but the story never really grabbed me to a point where I couldn't put it down. "

    — Keith, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This a beautiful story - both heart-wrenching and funny. It describes what it's like to live in a war-torn country, adopted by strangers, and adapt to a new culture. I highly recommend this book for the older child! "

    — MCPLD, 10/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED this book! Great story, great character. About an orphan who is adopted by an American family. It is told from the 10 year olds perspective, and all her thought processes and worries. Great read!Would read with my children 10+ "

    — Kim, 7/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " A book for fourth graders no doubt ! It is so boring , I had to abandon it on page 43 . "

    — Ashley, 6/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reading this book to Audrey. Very interesting. "

    — Corey, 11/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book really opens your eyes to the reality of what is happening in some third-world countries. "

    — Paige, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Railsback has created memorable characters and very tender relationships that got to me despite a somewhat flawed story. "

    — Debbie, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A touching book about child refugees and adapting to a new country. "

    — Melissa, 6/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a wonderful book about how a young girl get adopted and has to adapted. READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!! "

    — Elly, 1/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book about international adoption, merging of cultures and angst of kids moving from a war torn place... "

    — Pam, 11/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm really enjoying listening to this book. Betti voice is authentic, engaging and at times funny. "

    — Vi, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " really enjoyed this, despite initial misgivings and some concern about message if there is one... it's a fantasy and a horror story, though it's authenticity may be dubious. "

    — Joshua, 9/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't really recommend this book. I did not like it. "

    — Anika, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a wonderful book about how a young girl get adopted and has to adapted. READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!! "

    — Elly, 2/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Purposeful, but problematic. I was mostly highly annoyed by the fact that Babo/Betti knows some words but totally doesn't know others, and I suppose her misspelling/confusion is supposed to be cute, but it felt kind of "Balki in Perfect Strangers" to me. "

    — Jamie, 2/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This a beautiful story - both heart-wrenching and funny. It describes what it's like to live in a war-torn country, adopted by strangers, and adapt to a new culture. I highly recommend this book for the older child! "

    — MCPLD, 1/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A touching book about child refugees and adapting to a new country. "

    — Melissa, 11/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book really opens your eyes to the reality of what is happening in some third-world countries. "

    — Paige, 9/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm really enjoying listening to this book. Betti voice is authentic, engaging and at times funny. "

    — Vi, 9/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reading this book to Audrey. Very interesting. "

    — Corey, 9/21/2010