Paiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca Audiobook, by Deborah Kogan Ray Play Audiobook Sample

Paiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca Audiobook

Paiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca Audiobook, by Deborah Kogan Ray Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Christina Moore, Angela Lin Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470340124

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

3

Longest Chapter Length:

48:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08:18 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

21:52 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Deborah Kogan Ray has won widespread acclaim for her engaging picture-book biographies. Paiute Princess tells the story of Sarah Winnemucca, who was born into the Northern Paiute tribe of Nevada in 1844. Experiencing both the traditional life of her people and the modern ways of her grandfather's white friends, Sarah became a powerful leader who spoke out about the many injustices committed against her people.

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"A wonderful children's biography. A nice touch that Winnemucca's own excerpts and quotes were included. Beautiful illustrations. Very touching and emotional."

— Kayla (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Packed with information.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “A clear, well written biography of Sarah Winnemucca...The text is well written and organized, including quotations from Winnemucca’s own words.”

    — Children’s Literature
  • “Powerful language and blazing orange, earth, and jewel-toned chalk drawings create a stirring testament to one individual’s conviction.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Ray’s descriptive language...create[s] a moving story.”

    — Booklist
  • “Powerful...vividly depicts the life of a Native American woman whose efforts to seek justice for the Paiute tribe deserve greater attention.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “A compelling introduction to an extraordinary leader.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Paiute Princess Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Gorgeous illustrations, wonderful story. "

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

    " Heart wrenching account of Sarah Winnemucca, a Paiute Indian who worked tirelessly to help her people. Beautiful illustrations accompany moving dialogue. Extensive back matter make this a good classroom library addition; for studies of indigenous people as well as Women's History Month. "

    — Cathy, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very informative biography of the complex and often times heartbreaking life of Sarah Winnemucca. Beautifully illustrated. "

    — Ellen, 4/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An informative introduction to this historical figure that makes good use of quotations from primary sources and some fine illustrations. "

    — Edward, 4/10/2013

About Deborah Kogan Ray

Deborah Kogan Ray’s distinctive picture book biographies include Dinosaur Mountain and Down the Colorado. She lives in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania.

About the Narrators

Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.

Angela Lin, an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA degree in drama. A critically acclaimed actress, her credits include The Good Wife, Law & Order: SVU, and As the World Turns, among others.