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Unbound: A Novel in Verse Audiobook
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From the award-winning author of All the Broken Pieces and Serafina's Promise comes a breathtaking new novel that is her most transcendent and widely accessible work to date.
The day Grace is called from the slave cabins to work in the Big House, Mama makes her promise to keep her eyes down. Uncle Jim warns her to keep her thoughts tucked private in her mind or they could bring a whole lot of trouble and pain. But the more Grace sees of the heartless Master and hateful Missus, the more a rightiness voice clamors in her head-asking how come white folks can own other people, sell them on the auction block, and separate families forever. When that voice escapes without warning, it sets off a terrible chain of events that prove Uncle Jim's words true. Suddenly, Grace and her family must flee deep into the woods, where they brave deadly animals, slave patrollers, and the uncertainty of ever finding freedom. With candor and compassion, Ann E. Burg sheds light on a startling chapter of American history--the remarkable story of runaways who sought sanctuary in the Great Dismal Swamp--and creates a powerful testament to the right of every human to be free.Download and start listening now!
“Narrator Bahni Turpin embraces the emotions of nine-year-old Grace while delivering the cadences of Burg’s novel in verse…In depicting Grace’s encounters with the cold-hearted Missus, Turpin captures the child’s visceral fear…Turpin dramatically portrays how Grace counters heartbreak with heroism and shame with a spirited sense of self.”
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“Strong readers will appreciate the rhythmic flow of the poetry and the well-executed pacing…This is an ideal selection for classrooms and libraries and would incorporate easily into history and social studies curricula across a wide grade range.”
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“A combination of historical precision, honesty, and adventure…Beautifully done.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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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.