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The Broken Bike Boy and the Queen of 33rd Street Audiobook
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(3.88) - 41 listener ratings
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Queen is a royal pain in the neck. Her Highness treats everyone as though they were her loyal subjects: her classmates, her teacher, even her parents! When a new kid comes to Queen’s school, riding a broken bike and wearing run-over shoes, he immediately becomes the butt of everyone’s jokes. Queen’s parents insist she be nice to Leroy, but Queen doesn’t see why she should. Leroy isn’t just smelly; Queen thinks that he tells fibs–whoppers, in fact. And when he says he’s an African prince from Senegal, sparks begin to fly. Queen is determined to prove that Leroy is an impostor. But along the way, Queen learns the unexpected from her Broken Bike Boy–what being a good friend and “happily ever after” really mean.
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"A cute story about a young girl who believs herself to be a queen and therefore better than everyone around her. It takes a young boy who smells like pee to change her life for the better. "
— Molly (4 out of 5 stars)
The Broken Bike Boy and the Queen of 33rd Street Listener Reviews
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" The narrator was amazing and it kept my students and even myself engaged!!! "
— SummerTeacher, 7/9/2022 -
" One of the most beautiful, compelling middle grade books I've ever read. A must-read for all kids. "
— Hilary, 1/5/2014 -
" this book was so good but it is really for little kids "
— omg, 11/28/2013 -
" A good, quick read with a great story about friendship. Great for elementary school and even middle school. "
— Lorena, 11/12/2013 -
" It is good but its funny how she always says leroy. U stink "
— Alanahsmith, 10/7/2013 -
" Samuel liked this so much that he recommended it to me. It'll be interesting to discuss with him what he liked about it. "
— Katherine, 9/27/2013 -
" A young girl and boy who always get into it at the end they like each other "
— Miasha, 2/26/2013 -
" this is the book i want to read really bad "
— Ayanna, 2/1/2013 -
" This boy who rides a bike wears messed up clothes is from places that queen of 33 street is not from. They dont like each other at first all they did was talking about each other. but at the end they do "
— Miasha, 12/26/2012 -
" Cute book for younger readers. "
— Melissa, 9/23/2012 -
" Another book I read with Thula. She liked it enough. It's set in Philadelphia and has some African immigrant themes. The author intentionally made the main character unlikable and so I didn't enjoy it that much. It was a pretty forgetable book. "
— Elaine, 5/27/2012 -
" went 2 read "
— Bria, 5/21/2012 -
" Sharon Flake is outstanding. Her characters jump to life. "
— Darcia, 1/29/2012 -
" A cute story about a young girl who believs herself to be a queen and therefore better than everyone around her. It takes a young boy who smells like pee to change her life for the better. "
— Molly, 10/24/2011 -
" Another book I read with Thula. She liked it enough. It's set in Philadelphia and has some African immigrant themes. The author intentionally made the main character unlikable and so I didn't enjoy it that much. It was a pretty forgetable book. "
— Elaine, 3/27/2011 -
" A young girl and boy who always get into it at the end they like each other "
— Miasha, 2/25/2011 -
" This boy who rides a bike wears messed up clothes is from places that queen of 33 street is not from. They dont like each other at first all they did was talking about each other. but at the end they do "
— Miasha, 2/24/2011 -
" this is the book i want to read really bad "
— Ayanna, 12/7/2009 -
" Oh, the trials of being a young teen. It never changes. "
— Kate, 8/14/2009 -
" this book was so good but it is really for little kids "
— omg, 3/19/2009
About Sharon G. Flake
Sharon Flake is the author of the award-winning novel, The Skin I’m In, which was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Since then she has become a multiple Coretta Scott King Award–winner and has been hailed as the voice of middle-grade youth by the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. Many of her novels have received Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults citations from the American Library Association. Her writing has been applauded for its on-point narrative that explores issues affecting teens from all walks of life. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About Bahni Turpin
Bahni Turpin, winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several prestigious Audie Awards for her narrations, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. Publishers Weekly magazine named her Narrator of the Year for 2016. She is an ensemble member of the Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. She has guest starred in many television series, including NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Cold Case, What about Brian, and The Comeback. Film credits include Brokedown Palace, Crossroads, and Daughters of the Dust. She is also a member of the recording cast of The Help, which won numerous awards.