Stuck in Neutral Audiobook, by Terry Trueman Play Audiobook Sample

Stuck in Neutral Audiobook

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Read By: Johnny Heller Publisher: HarperCollins Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Shawn McDaniel Series Release Date: July 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062234704

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

19:26 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:41 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

This "intense reading experience"* is a Printz Honor Book.

Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle—he can't even move his eyes. For all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in danger.

To the world, Shawn's senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has seen—a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life.

*Booklist starred review

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"Hard to imagine that a book whose main character is a mind trapped in a useless body can be so engrossing, but this one certainly accomplishes that. I read this with my low-level readers and they would get emotionally entangled in the plight of the main character. The sequel by Trueman, Cruise Control, tells the same story from the brother's point-of-view. An interesting way to approach that topic in the English class, is to have the students read both versions."

— Richard (4 out of 5 stars)

Stuck in Neutral Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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4 Stars: 11
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Had to read it for class, but it was great. "

    — Jason, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sooo good and a quick read. I don't want to say anything to spoil it but it is sooo good! Suspenseful. Did I say that already? "

    — Kimberly, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a great book, with many cliff hangers. Its about a boy with autism who, thinks his dad is trying to kill him...... It has a lot great word choice. I would call it a mystery because he doesnt know if his dads gonna kill him so everyday he has to be on red alert! It is a hard read with great word choice. I would recommend this book to anybody who LOVES mystery and adventure books. You definately will love it! "

    — Ellie, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book has a very sad ending "

    — Philip, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny and very sad at the same time. And interesting mix of courage and heartbreak. I saw a disabled boy as the genius in his mind. Seeing the rest of the world as whole different place. "

    — Lindor16, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An extremely powerful story that forces you to think deeply about those with disabilities like Shawn. "

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

    " Great book. Made me wonder how much of the world i'm really seeing accurately, which i think is a sign of an amazing book. "

    — Josh, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is written about what the author thinks goes through is handicapped son's mind "

    — Tina, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't really enjoy this book a lot. It's about a boy that has special needs and everybody thinks that he doesn't understand anything that they say. The truth is that he is smarter than most people his age. His father thinks that his son is suffering so he wants to help him. "

    — Elizabeth, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting, but can't say I really loved it. Maybe just because it didn't seem believeable. "

    — Jess, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Because I've worked in schools and seen many special needs kids, this book touched me. Terrific perspective. "

    — Kate, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This story is written in a soft tone that makes you believe this boy has gotten used to his condition, he narrates trying to make his problems humorous. "

    — Abigail, 6/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A compelling fiction book. I would recommend this book to most readers, though it can be difficult because of content and ideas. Interesting viewpoint from inside the head of a handicapped son who cannot express his thoughts or feelings to anyone. "

    — Dave, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great intense, short book for reluctant readers or those whose book report is due tomorrow. "

    — Becky, 4/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD AND I WOULD RECOMMEND ALL TERRY TRUEMAN BOOKS. I FELT SO SAD FOR THE BOY IN THIS BOOK. I JUST WANTED TO JUMPED IN THE BOOK AND SAVE HIM...I THINK I SHEADED A TEAR OR TWO "

    — Tanaya, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ending leaves you hanging. otherwise GREAT book! (: "

    — Jessi, 2/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " overall it was a good book because it was not to long or short it was just the right lenght for a book like that.it kept my attention for the whole time i was reading it. it has way to many unanswerd questins at the end thought so if you read this book you need to read cruise control. "

    — Burt, 2/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great pick for reluctant readers. Follow this one up with Cruise Control, the story from Paul's perspective. "

    — Jared, 12/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a really interesting perspective on the "dragon parents" dilemma - how much does a child in a non-normal body really understand? What if we just haven't come up with appropriate measurements yet?! Heartwrenching! "

    — Heather, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it was a funny book and i kind of liked it but reading is stupid "

    — Josh, 9/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i read this in about eight hours. i liked it a lot. "

    — Laura, 8/1/2012

About Terry Trueman

Terry Trueman grew up in the northern suburbs of Seattle. He attended the University of Washington, where he received his BA in creative writing. He also holds an MS in applied psychology and an MFA in creative writing, both from Eastern Washington University. His novel Stuck in Neutral was a Printz Honor Book, an ALA Best Fiction pick for young adults, an Booklist Editors’ Choice, and a winner of the Parents’ Guide to Children’s Media Award, among other honors.

About Johnny Heller

Johnny Heller, winner of numerous Earphones and Audie Awards, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has been a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award winner from 2008 through 2013 and he has been named a top voice of 2008 and 2009 and selected as one of the Top 50 Narrators of the Twentieth Century by AudioFile magazine.