My Louisiana Sky Audiobook, by Kimberly Willis Holt Play Audiobook Sample

My Louisiana Sky Audiobook

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Read By: Judith Ivey Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307737960

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

18:59 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

18 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

10:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

Tiger Ann Parker is smart in school and good at baseball, but she's forever teased about her family by the girls in class. Tiger Ann knows her folks are different from others in their small town of Saitter, Louisiana. They are mentally slow, and Tiger Ann keeps her pain and embarrassment hidden as long as her strong and smart Granny runs the household. Then Granny dies suddenly and Aunt Dorie Kay arrives, offering Tiger Ann a way out. Now Tiger Ann must make the most important decision of her life.

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"A great YA read about family and what's really important in life. Even though it's for younger readers, the author doesn't talk down at all - it's well written, with beautiful imagery and language, and therefore enjoyable to read as an adult. It is a shorter read, with a simple plot (which is why it's 4 and not 5 stars as an adult reader), but still very worthwhile. This is a book I'd own for my kids."

— Tara (4 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A 1998 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book

My Louisiana Sky Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.10344827586207 out of 54.10344827586207 out of 54.10344827586207 out of 54.10344827586207 out of 54.10344827586207 out of 5 (4.10)
5 Stars: 13
4 Stars: 9
3 Stars: 5
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " RRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy good. "

    — Jocelyn, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very unique story with a strong female character. "

    — Kristine, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had read this book when I was in middle school. I remember really liking it back then so I decided to reread to see if I had the same feeling. I liked it just as much but, I think I had more of an understanding on what I was actually reading this time around. A beautiful story. "

    — Jenna, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this book. This tells the story of a sweet girl and the struggle to live with two mentally disabled parents. I really thought it was good. "

    — Audrey, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I didnt think this book would be that great but it is AMAZING!i love it...if u like Cold SASsy tree than u will like this book. "

    — Leslie, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh, this was such a sweet little tale all about Tiger Ann and her rural life. The movie was quite enjoyable also. "

    — Marts, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I wasn't too sure about this book when I started it because it was about a couple of Louisianians the narrator called "retarded", but it ended up being a pretty cute story. "

    — Summer, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A beautiful story, all of her books are great. "

    — Julie, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best fiction books I've read all year! This is a sweet and touching story that anyone who's been a kid can relate to. Sometimes I think I like children's fiction better than YA (or even adult) fiction because you get a sweet, heartfelt story without all the drama and obnoxious dialogue. "

    — Jenn, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautiful audio presentation for a wonderfully tender coming of age story. "

    — Amy, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " sweet, nice, sends a goood message "

    — Ellie, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is considered a juvenille fiction book, but I really liked it a lot. I didn't think it was overly juvenille. It was a fun quick read. I tend to like any story about a cute little southern town. "

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

    " My Lousiana sky is a beautiful story depicting the life of 12-year-old Tiger. With her mother and father being mentally challenged, it is hard for her to fit in her town and make friends. It only takes one summer for Tiger to realize what really matters in her life. "

    — Mariela, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One word: PERFECT! "

    — Nicole, 9/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " set in the late 50s, this novel is my favorite type of realistic fiction--it's actually realistic! the characters are fully-realized and the story rings true throughout. same author did "when zachary beaver came to town" which is also beautifully written. "

    — Linda, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good coming of age story. Tiger needed to figure out what was important in her life-family or fitting in. Unique circumstances in the story, but something we can all still relate with. Great for tween girls. "

    — Heather, 3/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it made me cry. the girl who feels her mother is childish and should grow up suddenly learns that its not her fault. but then her mother like grandmother dies and she learns the secret she wonders who all knew. who all knew when i never knew "

    — Lizzie, 9/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A few parts that are inappropriate for 4th/5th graders, be sure you are the only one who reads aloud(not a parent/guest reader) and do not post on the doc camera "

    — Lindsay, 8/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story, good writing, but not sure current middle schoolers would get into it. Story takes place in 1957 in rural Louisiana. "

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

    " This was one of my favorite books ever. "

    — Shell, 1/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a great read for young teen girls, or anyone pre-teen and up. Tiger's parents are intellectually challenged. Grandma takes care of everything. Dad is slow, but has more common sense that most people. I think this book is a must. "

    — Margaret, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Made me cry but is such a touching story! "

    — Emily, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a great book with a stong plot. I really enjoyed every minute of this book. If you like heart wrenching yet soft stories, this is the book for you. "

    — Emma, 2/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read it a while ago, but I loved it. It was beautiful and touching. "

    — Devyani, 12/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " FAVORITE BOOK OF ALL TIME!!!! "

    — Marie, 12/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Made me cry but is such a touching story! "

    — Emily, 10/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read this since my 5th grader's class is reading it. Great story about a girl with two mentally challenged parents growing up. "

    — Baranie, 9/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is one of Ashley's favorite books. I read it because I wanted to see what kind of book she likes. It was a sweet story and I enjoyed it. "

    — Amy, 8/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " OK. Not really recommendable. I wouldn't bother wiht it, except for now I' a good ways into the story. "

    — Heidi, 4/2/2010

About Kimberly Willis Holt

Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the Piper Reed series and several award-winning novels, including Part of Me, Keeper of the Night, My Louisiana Sky, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, which received the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. A former Navy brat, she lived all over the world as a child, and now resides in West Texas with her family.

About Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey was born in 1951 in El Paso, Texas. She was not quite yet a Tony Award–winner, but already a prolific Broadway and stage actress when she made her film debut appearance as Steve Martin’s love interest in Arthur Hiller’s The Lonely Guy. She then went on to star as Jennifer Jason Leigh’s older sister in the southern gothic thriller Sister, Sister. She came to star (despite her impressive resume) as what would be her better remembered role, Texan B. J. Poteet in the last season of Designing Women. Other notable characters she has played in film include Keanu Reeves’ mother in Devil’s Advocate, one of three intrepid psychics investigating a haunted house in Stephen King’s three-part miniseries Rose Red, and the recurring role of Debra Messing’s mother-in-law Eleanor Markus on Will & Grace. Her audiobook narrations have won her five AudioFile Earphones Awards.