The Misadventures of Maude March Audiobook, by Audrey Couloumbis Play Audiobook Sample

The Misadventures of Maude March Audiobook

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Read By: Lee Adams Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739335468

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

130

Longest Chapter Length:

05:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:47 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

5

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Publisher Description

Eleven-year-old Sallie March is a whip-smart tomboy and voracious reader of Western adventure novels. When she and her ladylike older sister Maude are orphaned for the second time, they decide to take matters into their own hands and escape their self-serving guardians for the wilds of the frontier and an adventure the likes of which Sallie has only read about. This time however, the wanted woman isn’t a villain out of a dime novel — it’s Sallie’s very own sister! Narrated by the irrepressible Sallie, what follows is the rollicking, edge-of-your-seat story of what really happened out there on the range. Not the lies the papers printed, but the honest-to-goodness truth of how things went from bad to worse and how two very different sisters went from being orphans to being outlaws and lived to tell the tale! Packed with memorable characters, rip-roaringly fast-paced action, and laugh-out-loud moments, The Misadventures of Maude March is Newbery Honor winner Audrey Couloumbis’s most unforgettable work yet. Audrey Couloumbis’ first book for children, Getting Near to Baby, available on audio from Listening Library, won the Newbery Honor in 2000. She is also the author of Say Yes (2002), an IRA Children’s Book Award winner and Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book. Today she lives in upstate New York and Florida with her husband, Akila, and their dog, Phoebe. They have two grown children. You can visit Audrey’s Web site at: www.audreycouloumbis.com.

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"I really liked this book. I enjoyed the references to the dime westerns Sallie enjoyed reading. Also, loved the newspaper stories about Maude March. It teaches you can believe everything you read in the news. So good for kids today to have this understanding how there is fake news."

— sday (5 out of 5 stars)

The Misadventures of Maude March Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.11904761904762 out of 54.11904761904762 out of 54.11904761904762 out of 54.11904761904762 out of 54.11904761904762 out of 5 (4.12)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ryan and I are reading all the Texas Blue Bonnet books this year and this is on the list. This book would be a quick read for those without a baby demanding attention. I think I took too long to read the book and so it kinda dragged for me. The ending was not what I was hoping for either so thumbs up for the book, but not that high. "

    — Mary, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " We are reading this for a School/state reading Comprehension Competition, It's a lot of fun. "

    — Beth, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this a loud to the kids. It was cute and fun...a true story too. "

    — Marcia, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute book, really enjoyed it. I think my kids will too...it's on the read-aloud list. :) "

    — Angela, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly improbable high adventure in an old-west setting. Rollicking good fun!! "

    — Lee, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an amazing "western" for kids! It was hilarious! A great read for girls who love adventure. "

    — Melanie, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Cute, just cute is all I can say about this one. For a better story along the same lines watch The Apple Dumpling Gang or Hot Lead, Cold Feet. Both are better. "

    — Celeste, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this could have been four stars if it was a little more exciting. It also ended too suddenly for my tastes. Otherwise it was a fun and entertaining child story of adventures through the wild west> I just wisht the west was a little more wild. "

    — Aaron, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute story, but it was slow at first. Not sure how many kids will stick with it to find out what happens in the end. "

    — Barbara, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " what a great read, I loved it. Now I just need to get the girls reading this one! "

    — Linda, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Trouble seems to find Maude wherever shes goes, often with hilarious outcomes. A wild-west book with a twist. "

    — Jackie, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Would recomment this book for Middle school age youth! Newbury winner. "

    — Ann, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So much adventure in this book!! I loved reading it! Amazing detail. This book is oh-so very interesting from the minute you pick it up. You really feel as if you're in the story itself! "

    — Cheryl, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really only read the book for my book club. "

    — Hanna, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Wasn't as much fun as I thought it was going to be. But I am intrigued enough to read the next book. "

    — Kimberly, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The story about Maude and her sister becoming thieves on the road with the help of protection for the man who, himself, killed their Aunt makes what you would think of an amazing story to tell! It had been my fav book for some time! "

    — Kelsey, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great western for girls. it's entertaining even though it does have the typical 'girl dresses as boy to escape undesireable suitor' protaganist. "

    — Kelly, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great western book for girls ages 8-12. "

    — Shenek, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book. It's an adventure that will keep you laughing and rooting for the characters. "

    — Sarahfnm, 7/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i loved it a lot!!! it was fun to read and hard to put down!! cant wait to get the second one!!!!! i got addicted to it with the sneek peek she gave at the end!!!!!!! i give this five stars off the bat and recommend it to u!!!!!! "

    — Maya, 6/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a fun idea for a book. I really enjoyed it although sometimes I didn't understand the lack of emotions when she ran into her Aunt's killer. "

    — Kate, 5/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very nice book. Charming sisters trying to make it to Independence, MO looking for their uncle. Odyssey-like. "

    — Ti-Leigh, 3/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely loved this book. So cute, so fun. Very well-written, totally entertaining, funny, endearing, totally clean. Doesn't get much better than this. "

    — Alicia, 3/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lots of historical fiction is serious business, but the MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH is laugh out loud funny! I loved the voice of the narrator, eleven-year-old Sallie March, and I loved her sister Maude just as much. "

    — Shannon, 3/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great loved the whole thing the end was a little disappointing but still it was good. "

    — Jelimo, 12/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! It is told in the style of the dime novel and is thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end! "

    — Joan, 11/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a 2008 Rebecca Caudill. For a kids book, I found this one to be a good, fast, read. "

    — MrsB, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun YA read, but not my favorite. "

    — Lauralee, 7/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book made for excellent subway reading, and also made me want to become an outlaw in the wild west. "

    — Simone, 5/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was such fun! I thoroughly enjoyed both of these books. I hope she writes another. "

    — Ina, 3/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read-aloud for my kids. "

    — Cinnamon, 2/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the book happends in the old west and always has another twist to it. Maude March and her sister run away to find there uncle after there parents and aunt die. So many not so good things happen to her....read it "

    — Lilah, 9/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Would recomment this book for Middle school age youth! Newbury winner. "

    — Ann, 6/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The only thing slowing down these two orphans is the laughter. The audio of this book had me intentionally seeking places to go in the car so I could listen longer. "

    — Emmet, 6/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great loved the whole thing the end was a little disappointing but still it was good. "

    — Jelimo, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as adventuresome as Jacky Faber, but fun. I love how Marian kept popping up. "

    — Mary, 4/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a fun idea for a book. I really enjoyed it although sometimes I didn't understand the lack of emotions when she ran into her Aunt's killer. "

    — Kate, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a root tooting wild west adventure with spunky characters and lively dialogue. "

    — Marilyn, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book. It's an adventure that will keep you laughing and rooting for the characters. "

    — Sarahfnm, 12/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " my teacher said that i would like this and it turns out i really did it. it is about two sisters in the old western times and they are on the run disguising themselves because the oldest sister is being blamed for killing a lot of people. there is also a lot more to it. "

    — Paloma, 11/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I like "The Misadventures of Maude March" because it has adventure and lots of suspense. "

    — Kesley, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the book happends in the old west and always has another twist to it. Maude March and her sister run away to find there uncle after there parents and aunt die. So many not so good things happen to her....read it "

    — Lilah, 11/11/2010

About Audrey Couloumbis

Audrey Couloumbis is the author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor winner, Getting Near to Baby. 

About Lee Adams

Lee Adams has been a voice artist for many years. Her work for the Educational Television Network can be heard on an array of videos, television series, station identifications, and commercials. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and lends her talents to various animation projects whenever possible. Lee has narrated both fiction and nonfiction audiobooks.