How to Say Goodbye in Robot (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Natalie Standiford Play Audiobook Sample

How to Say Goodbye in Robot Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Kate Rudd Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441859730

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

30

Longest Chapter Length:

24:47 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

05:16 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

14:38 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

New to town, Bea is expecting her new best friend to be one of the girls she meets on the first day. You know the type: very cheery, very friendly, very average. But instead, the alphabet conspires to seat her next to Jonah, aka Ghost Boy, a quiet observer who hasn't made a new friend since third grade. He's not a big fan of people in general... but he's willing to make an exception for her. Maybe.

Bea and Jonah are not going to have a friendship like other people have a friendship, where it's all based on gossip and parties and what everybody else thinks. Instead, their friendship comes from truth-bound conversations, shared secrets, daring stunts, and late-night calls to the same old-timer radio show. They help each other and hurt each other, push away and hold close. It's not romance, exactly - but it's definitely love. And it means more to them than either one can ever really know....

For anyone who's ever entered the wonderful, treacherous, consuming, meaningful world of a true friendship, How to Say Goodbye in Robot will strike a deep and lasting chord.

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"I picked up this book entirely because I loved the cover (and the title) and, despite popular wisdom, it turns out that sometimes that is the way to go. The characters felt very real to me and the storytelling was powerful without being overwrought. I'll look forward to reading more books by the author."

— Eliza (5 out of 5 stars)

How to Say Goodbye in Robot (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " why, why, why with the strong language? hard to recommend strongly in my town for middle school students with the language of this one. Other than that, I thought the storyline quite interesting. Hated the cover. "

    — Sonja, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The only thing I want to say goodbye to is this garbage book! "

    — Sam, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There is so much sadness in this story. Yet, there is something refreshing about a story in which a girl and boy are friends without it being romantic. The story of Bea and Jonah's senior year will continue to haunt you long after you finish reading. "

    — Ms., 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Maybe not for everyone, but I liked it. Proof that YA fiction doesn't have to have romance in it. "

    — Andrea, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Bit of a let down but that might be as it was recommended and spoken highly of that I let my expectations get too high. I'll give the author another go and hope the next one is better. "

    — Marieclaire, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!!!!!!OH MY WORD!!!!!!! "

    — Lauren, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So different than other Contemps I've read! "

    — Elizabeth, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my introduction to YA, and the novel that anchors me to YA. I thoroughly enjoyed this pert, albeit wistful, coming-of-age novel. I empathized with Beatrice completely. "

    — Millie, 6/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An interesting and realistic story about a girl who finds her place despite imperfect friends. "

    — Sarah, 4/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book but everytime the late night radio station sections arose, I found myself skipping over them in this impossible to explain, kind of embaraased way. "

    — Kyla, 3/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a really well written book and Ghost Boy was a wonderful character, but I wish it would've ended diffrently. "

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

    " I really enjoyed this book. The characters were wonderfully quirky and felt real. There were many genuinely touching moments. All in all, it was a delightful book to read. I recommend it. "

    — Molly, 1/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I hated this ending, but I loved the "Ghost" and the theme, but everything just didn't fit. I hated how the romance sucked, and the radio station thing was so lame, you know? "

    — Kirthi, 7/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved how cute and quirky the main characters and maybe it's being cliche but I really couldn't help hoping more would happen between them and the end was not my favorite either. Almost cried (although that could've been the pregnancy hormones talking lol) "

    — Sarah, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was sad, and yet not too sad. Very real. I thought it touched everything just right without going over the edge. I may even want to start listening to AM radio after reading this! :) I also really liked the colored pages and ink. It really set off the different parts of the book perfectly. "

    — Miranda, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really, really sad, atleast I thought it was. I cried so much! "

    — Bex, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I finished it in less than a day. It's different and quirky. From page one, you just want to finish the whole thing. It's written very well though a bit predictable. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a quick but good story to read. "

    — Andrea, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The cover is a pretty color. "

    — Erin, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I wanted to like this book a lot more than I actually did. I am a fan of anything quirky and this had all bones and no guts. It didn't live up to its potential for me. "

    — Haylee, 3/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Reminds me of Ghost World - which is one of my favourite graphic novels/movies in the world. Why can't there be more books like How to Say Goodbye in Robot? "

    — Rebecca, 3/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It started out slowly and awkwardly- you could tell the author tried too hard to introduce the narrator. After that, it got much better. New girl in prep school meets freak boy, strangeness ensues. "

    — Heather, 3/11/2011

About Natalie Standiford

Natalie Standiford was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and studied Russian language and literature at Brown University and in the former Soviet Union. She has written many books for children and teens, including How to Say Goodbye in Robot; The Secret Tree; and Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters. Her book reviews and essays have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Review of Books. She lives in New York City, where she occasionally plays bass in rock bands with other restless writers. Find out more at NatalieStandiford.com

About Kate Rudd

Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.