The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Audiobook, by Carolyn Mackler Play Audiobook Sample

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Audiobook

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Read By: Laura Knight Keating Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Series Release Date: May 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781980007678

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

33

Longest Chapter Length:

19:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

32 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

11:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

Carolyn Mackler's Printz Honor book--starring the unforgettably funny, body-conscious Virginia Shreves--returns in this 15th anniversary edition featuring text updates and never-before-seen material from the author. Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels like a plus-sized black sheep in her family, especially next to her perfect big brother Byron. Not to mention her best friend has moved, leaving Virginia to navigate an awkward relationship with a boy alone. He might like her now . . . but she has her doubts about how he'll react if he ever looks under all her layers of clothes. In order to survive, Virginia decides to follow a "Fat Girl Code of Conduct," which works, until the unthinkable causes her family's facade to crumble. As her world spins out of orbit, she realizes that being true to herself might be the only way back. Told in a perfect blend of humor and heart, this acclaimed Printz Honor winner resonates as much today as it did when it first published, and now features a new author foreword, text updates, and other bonus content.

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"I read this book this term and I really liked it! It really shows you that you don't need to care what anyone but you thinks. You should be the only person that you should try to impress and if someone doesn't like you because you are you it means you should let them go. I learned alot about being yourself no matter what. I think it's a good lesson and a good book for any teenage girl."

— Krista (5 out of 5 stars)

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.06451612903226 out of 54.06451612903226 out of 54.06451612903226 out of 54.06451612903226 out of 54.06451612903226 out of 5 (4.06)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " loved it. thats really all i need to say. "

    — Emma, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " funny in most parts, coz i could relate. "

    — Priyanka, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book for a teenager with confidence issues!! I didn't know it was a book for teens...but I read it and loved it!!! "

    — Leigh, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a great story about loving yourself just the way you are. I didn't love all the sex references though. "

    — Brianon, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was really good. Virginia changes throughout book,and I respect that. She changes for good reasons through the book and learns a few new things about the people around her. "

    — ♥, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " An "issue" book which is too simplistic and life lessons-ridden to be enjoyed at my advanced age. I want something that can surprise me. And Printz Honor? And on the top of the banned books list? WHY? Is this about those second base scenes? Or there is more to come? "

    — Tatiana, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very typical, but a decent enough read if you're hard-pressed for anything better. "

    — Sally, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really amazing book but ending is kind of unsatisfying but cute. "

    — Amodhya, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this book, very dramatic and so many adventures take place in the book:) "

    — Elisa, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it. Awesome, learned to just be yourself no matter what "

    — Anna, 9/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quietly optimistic, unabashedly honest, but a little quick to end. "

    — Sarah, 3/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had to read this when I saw the title. Didn't know it was YA when I downloaded it, but I enjoyed it anyway. Very relatable. "

    — Jill, 1/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great fun! A wonderful coming of age story! "

    — Lesley, 12/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is extremely quud i read iht in dhee 6th qrade nd luvved iht..! "

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

    " I really didn't want this book to end. I love Virginia and Froggy so much. Ugh, if you haven't read this book, YOU NEED TOO. "

    — Jordaline, 7/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book!! The best!! An absolute read again!! "

    — Nina, 3/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book! It really sends a great message to girls! "

    — Traci, 2/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Virginia is the odd man out and has severe low self esteem about her weight. Discovers who she really is through the course of this book. I thought it was fabulous. Easy to read and waaaaaay too close to home for comfort. I give this book an A. "

    — Rene, 1/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book until the end. The changes were so dramatic and out of place and didn't make sense with the given information. But I loved it nonetheless. "

    — Lily, 1/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my favorites because again, I related to the main character so well. She was this smart girl who had more to love on her body. I recommend this book to girls who are a bit curvy and for those who actually would like to step inside the mind of a not so thin girl. "

    — Raina, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I learned that you should always feel confident in your self "

    — Lakyra, 8/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've heard so many great things about this book despite the title so i decided to try it out. At first reading this i wanted to put it down and puke, but then it spiked and became amazing. I loved it at once and understood why it was so acclaimed and won an award. "

    — Anna, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So, I liked this book 3/4 of the way and then I gave up and skipped to the end. I liked that the main character felt very real, and I liked the amount of self-loathing up until a point, and then it became whiny with a sudden quick fix in the end. "

    — Magenta, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I didn't like the ending. But the book was funny and I ended up really liking Virginia. At first she was really depressed and thought her family was perfect. But her family was not perfect and she realized that. "

    — Maddie14, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute. Read a couple of years ago, recommended a bunch of times to teen girls on the fringe. "

    — Heather, 6/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Young adult. Great read for young adults, especially those concerned with weight. "

    — Linda, 6/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Usually I like the books written by Carolyn Mackler but I was a bit desapointed with this one. I tought it was kinda boring and not a lot of things were going on. I also think that I didn't enjoy this book because the main characters were too young. "

    — Nadine, 6/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i like this book so far.. i hope it gets better as i am readin "

    — Sara, 6/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book as it tackles all different issues. But a few months after I read it, I was thinking and couldnt come up with the name of it and finally I just decide to google names from the book and found it. But I liked this book! "

    — Maya, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I would recommend this book to any young woman I know. It dealt with more adult issues than I expected, and handled it all beautifully. "

    — Sarah, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So hysterical! Every teenage girl must read! "

    — Britta, 5/30/2011

About Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler is the Printz Honor–winning author of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things; Tangled; Guyaholic; Vegan Virgin Valentine; and Love and Other Four-Letter Words. Her novels have been published in over fifteen countries.

About Laura Knight Keating

Laura Knight Keating, an Audie Award-winning narrator, is an actress who has appeared on stage, in films, and on television shows, including Boardwalk Empire, Hope and Faith, and Lipstick Jungle.