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Stuart’s Cape Audiobook
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(3.14) - 139 listener ratings
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Stuart’s got problems...
It’s raining. He’s bored.
And worst of all, he’s new in town.
So he’s got a lot to worry about.
But what does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure?
A cape, of course.
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"We thought this was a cute story about a 3rd grade boy who moved - much like my little guy :) Stuart has a BIG imagination - so it was a little hard to tell what was real and what was his imagination sometimes - but a fun and super quick read that the kids and I enjoyed. "
— Arasband (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Gavin gives Stuart a childlike voice with just the right tone of longing, loneliness, and mischief, reflective of the different things that occur when he dons his magical cape. Stuffed-animal and adult voices sound alternately astounded, patient, and understanding, while Aunt Bubbles’ piercing tones indicate her feelings about talking clouds and giant pieces of toast.”
— Booklist -
“Five-, six-, and seven-year-olds will be hooked by this delightful audiobook…Marguerite Gavin makes Stuart a believable little boy without sounding squeaky. And she invests the adults in his life with voices that reveal character…Gavin’s narration is melodious enough to attract children but not so singsong that it might deter adult listeners. The combination makes for perfect family listening.”
— AudioFile -
“Readers who like Captain Underpants have a new choice, one that will make them howl and will not make their parents squirm.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“The story is hilariously descriptive…its engaging flow makes for a great read-aloud.”
— School Library Journal -
“[A] winsomely warped tale…Readers…will happily escape with Stuart as he embarks on his confidence-building flights of fancy.”
— Publishers Weekly
Stuart’s Cape Listener Reviews
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" Great book! If you like Clementine, you'll love this book about Stuart whose cape brings him all sorts of adventures. Perfect for boys just getting into chapter books. "
— Jess, 1/10/2014 -
" I always enjoy Sara Pennypacker's books. This is a tale on a very imnaginative boy. Good early chapter book either for a read aloud to a preschooler or a first book to read independantly "
— Nono, 1/4/2014 -
" The story is whimsical and has potential; however, it is underdeveloped, and the conclusion is abrupt. The first 3/4's of the audiobook was nearly unbearable because the reader was sooooo monotonous. "
— Katherine, 12/20/2013 -
" Nathan liked this one, and the next in the series too. "
— Michelle, 12/7/2013 -
" This book comes before Stuart Goes to School, which I read first. You probably should read this one first. I liked how Stuart told himself that whatever happened, he wouldn't act surprised. And he actually did that! "
— Maggie, 12/5/2013 -
" really boring and short book "
— Carissa, 11/7/2013 -
" cute funny kid story. being adventurous.and pretending "
— Heather, 9/6/2013 -
" I could read Stuart books all day. I really think this is an overlooked gem for young middle grade readers! "
— Hope, 8/20/2013 -
" Whimsical and a little weird. Certainly Stuart doesn't 'really' teach a dinosaur, a gorilla, and a horse how to 'play Stuart' - but who wants to be limited to 'really' anyway? Very early chapter book or advanced Early Reader. "
— Cheryl, 8/17/2013 -
" We thought this was a cute story about a 3rd grade boy who moved - much like my little guy :) Stuart has a BIG imagination - so it was a little hard to tell what was real and what was his imagination sometimes - but a fun and super quick read that the kids and I enjoyed. "
— Amanda, 8/7/2013 -
" This was a fun and imaginative adventure for readers gr 1-3. The playful illustrations pair perfectly with Stuart's character. "
— Catharine, 12/15/2012 -
" I liked this book so much I want to read it again! And the next book too. "
— Ethan, 6/9/2012 -
" My son loved it, but he is 5. So for the younger set give it a try. "
— Paige, 5/7/2012 -
" How much do I love Sara Pennypacker? That's rhetorical. A fun (new to me) series by the author of Clementine. This would be a fun read-aloud. "
— Abby, 11/28/2011 -
" Cute way to start third grade - adorable read-aloud "
— Marifran, 11/12/2011 -
" The Stuart books are funny and imaginative, but have a wonderful understated tone. Wish there were more of them. "
— Froggy, 7/5/2011 -
" The story is whimsical and has potential; however, it is underdeveloped, and the conclusion is abrupt. The first 3/4's of the audiobook was nearly unbearable because the reader was sooooo monotonous. "
— Katherine, 1/20/2011 -
" Cute way to start third grade - adorable read-aloud "
— Mbdemaine, 8/8/2010 -
" How much do I love Sara Pennypacker? That's rhetorical. A fun (new to me) series by the author of Clementine. This would be a fun read-aloud. "
— Abby, 6/5/2010 -
" Really offbeat humor compared to the Clementine books. In some ways, I see hints of her later character. "
— Carter, 3/16/2010 -
" I liked this book so much I want to read it again! And the next book too. "
— Ethan, 1/20/2010 -
" This book comes before Stuart Goes to School, which I read first. You probably should read this one first. I liked how Stuart told himself that whatever happened, he wouldn't act surprised. And he actually did that! "
— Maggie, 1/17/2010 -
" This was a fun and imaginative adventure for readers gr 1-3. The playful illustrations pair perfectly with Stuart's character. "
— Catharine, 5/31/2009 -
" really boring and short book <br/> "
— Carissa, 5/28/2009 -
" cute funny kid story. being adventurous.and pretending "
— Heather, 5/1/2009 -
" I could read Stuart books all day. I really think this is an overlooked gem for young middle grade readers! "
— Hope, 2/20/2009 -
" The Stuart books are funny and imaginative, but have a wonderful understated tone. Wish there were more of them. "
— Froggy, 12/14/2008 -
" this was a awesome book!! <br/> <br/>Go Staurt!! "
— Tori, 11/29/2008 -
" I always enjoy Sara Pennypacker's books. This is a tale on a very imnaginative boy. Good early chapter book either for a read aloud to a preschooler or a first book to read independantly "
— Nono, 2/3/2008
About Sara Pennypacker
Sara Pennypacker is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pax; the award-winning Clementine series and its spinoff series, Waylon; and the acclaimed novels Summer of the Gypsy Moths and Here in the Real World. Visit her online at www.sarapennypacker.com.
About Marguerite Gavin
Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”