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Red Glass Audiobook

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Read By: Emma Bering Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739379776

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

90

Longest Chapter Length:

07:52 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us. One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia.   Sophie loves Pedro—her Principito, or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro’s surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika’s new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision. An IRA Award Winner An Américas Award Honor Book An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults A Colorado Book Award Winner A Cybil Award Finalist A School Library Journal Best Book An Oprah’s Kids’ Reading List Selection A CCBC Choice List Selection A Richie’s Pick   ★ “A captivating read.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review ★ "The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel." –Booklist, Starred Review ★ "The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story." –Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

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"I'm reading this with my eleven year old daughter and we are both loving it! Its heart wrenching and heart warming. Very well written book. So glad my girlfriend gave it to me. I highly recommend this book to everyone so far. The characters are great. The main character Sophie has so many phobias it's hilarious how she describes them. And her courage in dealing with them is inspiring. The writing is so good and the characters so real I feel like I'm part of the story and I forget I'm actually reading a book! It's very hard to put down!"

— Margaret (5 out of 5 stars)

Red Glass Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.1923076923076925 out of 54.1923076923076925 out of 54.1923076923076925 out of 54.1923076923076925 out of 54.1923076923076925 out of 5 (4.19)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book is absolutely beautiful. Told from the point of view of a sixteen year old girl from Tucson who is afraid of everything. In the course of a couple months, she learns things that take some a whole lifetime to learn. Life and death, fear and confidence, anger and love, pain and joy, all come hand in hand in this amazing book. "

    — Ariel, 2/19/2014
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    " Loved this book. The writing was beautiful, and so descriptive that it captured my attention completely and made me feel as if I was right there in the Mexican culture with all the characters, seeing, tasting, smelling and experiencing everything described. A very heartwarming story about finding your strength within, real love, family and forgiveness. "

    — Jody, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Red Glass is a multi-cultural, coming of age, young adult story that manages to unite the Bosnian war, the Guatemalan rebellion, USA/Mexican border disputes, illegal immigration, and the importance of expressing one's true individuality into one 300 page, easy-read novel. "

    — Maryann, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The story in this book was really interesting and I liked the main character because she changes a lot throughout the story. "

    — Sophia, 1/31/2014
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    " **4.5** Rating! "

    — Charlene, 1/23/2014
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    " Cross-cultural coming of age roadtrip "

    — Joant, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Just a very well-written, contemporary story characterized by multicultural & international connections in the human experience. "

    — Mary, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Wonderful book! I plan to read all her books now. Well-written plot and very real characters. War refuges, immigration issues make this a timely read. "

    — Michelle, 1/1/2014
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    " I am in the middle of this book for my school's battle of the books thing. It is currently the best book I have ever read. I reccomend it for sure "

    — Meghan, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Tis is a good coming of age story and is about finding who you are "

    — Ⓛeah, 12/14/2013
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    " this was a cool book that my aunt gave me and it was a lot better than it sounded. It was about this girl named Sophie and how she travels to Mexico to help some friends. "

    — Rebecca, 12/2/2013

About Laura Resau

Laura Resau lives with her husband, her dog, and her son in Colorado, where she teaches cultural anthropology and ESL (English as a Second Language). She is also the author of What the Moon Saw and Red Glass.

About Emma Bering

Emma Bering is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator whose readings include The Second Empress by Michelle Moran, Bride of New France by Suzanne Desrochers, and A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper, among many others.