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Troubling a Star: The Austin Family Chronicles, Book 5 Audiobook
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In book five of the award-winning Austin Family Chronicles young adult series from Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, a girl experiences the difficulties and joys of growing up. The Austins have settled back into their beloved home in the country after more than a year away. Though they had all missed the predictability and security of life in Thornhill, Vicky Austin is discovering that slipping back into her old life isn't easy. She's been changed by life in New York City and her travels around the country while her old friends seem to have stayed the same. So Vicky finds herself spending time with a new friend, Serena Eddington-the great-aunt of a boy Vicky met over the summer. Aunt Serena gives Vicky an incredible birthday gift-a month-long trip to Antarctica. It's the opportunity of a lifetime. But Vicky is nervous. She's never been away from her family before. Once she sets off though, she finds that's the least of her worries. She receives threatening letters. She's surrounded by suspicious characters. Vicky no longer knows who to trust. And she may not make it home alive.
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"This book was really good. Although, it was about the middle of the book when it started to get really good; but it was really good!! It had a hint of mystery, romance, adventure, so if you like any of those, then this is a good book for you to read. It is probably my favorite book of all time!"
— Katina (4 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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Nominated for Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award, 1996
Troubling a Star Listener Reviews
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" Why I want to go to Antarctica. "
— Lennox, 2/17/2014 -
" This book I thought was super boring. I couldn't get into it and I never wanted to read it. Some parts are good and some parts are confusing... the book is to complicated. "
— Claudia, 1/24/2014 -
" This was a pretty good book, not the best I've read from L'Engle but still entertaining. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the plot, some of the characters who were introduced, and learning a great deal about Antarctica in the process, including a ton of new info on penguins. Recommended if you're already a Vicky Austin fan and enjoy light adventure, a little mystery, and some education with your fiction. "
— Kerri, 1/18/2014 -
" I so wanted to love this book, b/c I really wanted the continuation of Vicky and Adam's relationship. But this one felt like it was just a tacked on story, written to satisfy the fans and not really because L'Engle was inspired to write it. It had some good parts, and told a nice story, but the magic from the previous book wasn't there. "
— Stephanie, 1/10/2014 -
" This book taught me that every action has a consiquence, wether good or bad. "
— Tay, 12/29/2013 -
" Vicky goes to Antarctica and gets involved in some international intrigue. A bit too implausible for my taste. "
— Anthony, 12/26/2013 -
" Good for the teen crowd "
— Nicole, 12/22/2013 -
" I like this author a lot. The only thing that really bothers me about Vicky (main character) is that she is supposed to be barely 16. She acts a lot more mature than that but that is my only beef. "
— Julie, 12/22/2013 -
" Glad I finally read it. I miss Madeleine L`Engle, I used to love her books when I was a kid. "
— John, 11/26/2013 -
" The 4th book was so high for me so after that this 5th book was "okay", but how do you not finish the series... I do like the whole series and I did like this book and I love the Austin family. "
— Miriam, 10/30/2013 -
" Very engrossing. Mystery, danger, shoot-outs, romance... "
— Lillian, 9/26/2013 -
" I read a lot of children's books and Madeline L'engle is one of the best writers. "
— Britta, 9/16/2013 -
" this was one of my favorite books when I was a pre-teen reader. I remember a discussion of fate and stars that still shapes my world view. Thanks Elin for reminding me of this one "
— Rebecca, 8/21/2013 -
" not as good as A Ring of Endless Light, but a great finish to the story of the Austin family stories; it takes place in Anarctica and the way L'Engle describes the landscape (based on her trip there) appeals to all the senses "
— Elham, 8/17/2013 -
" This is probably not the best of the Austin family books (the best being A Ring of Endless Light) but it's my favorite. "
— Britney, 11/16/2012 -
" Penguins and an oboist, what more could you want "
— Rachel, 6/8/2012 -
" penguins anarctica.... mystery, what more could you want?! "
— lyndsey, 5/19/2012 -
" A great and fascinating end to a series that is a personal favorite of mine. The mystery and the setting drew me in and showed me more to a charcter that I have come to love. If you like Madeleine L'Engle, read this series! "
— Kerry, 1/22/2012 -
" I love L'Engle's Wrinkle in Time series, but I found this book to be of a much poorer writing quality, and with a much less compelling plot. I think that it may be a result of her trying a different genre of novel, but I am now reticent about trying any of her other non-Wrinkle works. "
— Jeremy, 11/18/2011 -
" Now this one, I remember reading it in a day or two, so I know it was a page-turner at least, but I can't for the life of me remember the plot. "
— Chelseabelle, 11/5/2011 -
" This is the kind of classic Young Adult lit that's just irresistible. Not a work of art, but a fresh, almost cleansing, read--but maybe that's just the Antarctic air talking. "
— Ian, 9/26/2011 -
" Troubling a Star is one of my favorite books ever. I bought it at a garage sale a few years ago, and to my surprised, Madeleine L'Engle had signed it. I'll be rereading it this winter break and reviewing it fully. "
— Ashelynn, 8/24/2011 -
" Very different from the rest of the Austin family novels, and possibly my least favorite. "
— Kristy, 4/1/2011 -
" This is the sequel to A Ring of Endless light and as that was my favorite book when I was young, this became a close second. It is not as engrossing as it's prequel, but still a wonderful story. "
— Jessica, 1/19/2011 -
" I love all of her books!!! this was great! "
— Annika, 11/28/2010 -
" This books makes me want to go on a cruise to Antarctica. <br/>I love L'Engle's writing style. Her characters are always so believable and easy to relate to. "
— Amanda, 7/14/2010 -
" She tried to write a mystery and I missed just reading the simple story. "
— Carrie, 7/4/2010 -
" I mean, I love Madeleine L'Engle. I'll read pretty much anything by her. I thought I'd read all of the Austin stories when I was younger, but this was one I'd never read. I wished I was Vicki Austin back then, and, well, I still kind of do now... "
— Megan, 7/2/2010
About Madeleine L’Engle
Madeleine L’Engle (1918–2007) is the author of many books for children and adults. She is perhaps best known for the Time Quintet, especially A Wrinkle in Time, which won a Newbery Medal, and her books featuring the Austin family, including the Newbery Honor Book A Ring of Endless Light.
About Jorjeana Marie
Jorjeana Marie has worked extensively as an actress, comedian, writer, and audiobook narrator. Her narrations have earned her several Earphones Awards. She has performed in hundreds of commercials and starred in the pilot Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling with Elliott Gould. She is a stand-up comic who has opened for Richard Lewis, Louie Anderson, and Kathleen Madigan. Her video game credits include Final Fantasy, Crackdown 2, and Star Guardians. She loves reading so much it gets her into trouble.