Audiobooks by Holly Goldberg Sloan

The Elephant in the Room

It's been almost a year since Sila's mum travelled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to bear. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with a unique boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places. A moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans, this novel has the enormous heart and uplifting humour that readers have come to expect from the beloved author of Counting by 7s.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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An Nachteule von Sternhai

Avery Bloom, ein ernsthafter Bücherwurm, voll exzessiver Ängste, insbesondere vor Gewässern und Hunden, lebt in New York. Bett Devlin, eine furchtlose, extrovertierte Surferin, liebt Tiere aller Art und wohnt in Kalifornien. Gemeinsam haben die beiden Mädchen nur ihr Alter von 12 Jahren und ihre alleinerziehenden schwulen Väter. Als die Töchter erfahren, dass sie gegen ihren Willen in ein Sommerlager gesteckt werden sollen um Freundinnen zu werden und damit ihre Väter sich auf einer Motorrad-Reise in China besser kennenlernen können, beginnen Bett und Avery sich per E-Mail darüber auszutauschen wie sie das verhindern und ihre Väter wieder auseinanderbringen können. Denn keiner der beiden hat Lust, dass sich etwas an ihren kleinen, aber glücklichen Familienleben, ändert. Obwohl sich die beiden Mädchen auf gar keinen Fall kennenlernen wollen, sind sie doch voller Neugier und beginnen in ihren Mails Fragen zu stellen, mehr von ihren Leben zu erzählen und Erfahrungen auszutauschen. Während sich die Mädchen im Laufe des Sommers einander allmählich doch annähern, geht bei den Vätern in China alles gründlich schief! Doch Nachteule und Sternhai - wie sie sich mittlerweile nennen â können sich ein Leben ohne einander nicht mehr vorstellen und vertrauen sich nach und nach ihre persönlichsten Gedanken und Geheimnisse an. Ausschließlich durch Briefe und E-Mails nimmt der Hörer an den lustigen Ereignissen teil, und dabei kommen nicht nur Nachteule und Sternhai zu Wort.

Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer (Author), Birte Schnöink, Julia Nachtmann (Narrator)

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Short

In this heartwarming and funny middle-grade novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s, Julia grows into herself while playing a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she’ll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive—one of the adults with dwarfism who’ve joined the production’s motley crew of Munchkins—and with her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia’s own sense of self as an artist grows. Soon, she doesn’t want to fade into the background—and it’s a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia! Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery and of the role models who forever change us.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Tara Sands (Narrator)

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Just Call My Name

Emily Bell has it all-or so she thinks. She's in love with a boy named Sam, and this summer is destined to be the best they've ever known. No one suspects that Sam's violent father, who blames the Bell family for his incarceration, is planning a jailbreak. Meanwhile, Sam and Emily's idyllic romance is under fire from a charismatic new girl in town, and Emily begins to question the loyalty of the person she thought she could trust most. But when true danger comes knocking, her only hope for survival may be from the most unexpected place.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Laura Jennings (Narrator)

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I'll Be There

Emily Bell believes in destiny. To her, being forced to sing a solo in the church choir--despite her average voice--is fate: because it's while she's singing that she first sees Sam. At first sight, they are connected. Sam Border wishes he could escape, but there's nowhere for him to run. He and his little brother, Riddle, have spent their entire lives constantly uprooted by their unstable father. As Sam and Riddle are welcomed into the Bells' lives, they witness the warmth and protection of a family for the first time. But when tragedy strikes, they're left fighting for survival in the desolate wilderness, and wondering if they'll ever find a place where they can belong.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Laura Jennings (Narrator)

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Appleblossom the Possum

Fans of E.B. White and Dick King-Smith will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of Counting by 7s Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of them, even little Appleblossom, to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies (sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family, and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious Appleblossom, her faithful brothers, who launch a hilarious rescue mission, and even the little girl in the house have no idea how fascinatingthe big world can be. But they're about to find out! With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Dustin Hoffman (Narrator)

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Counting by 7s

A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn't kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now.   Suddenly Willow's world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.    * "Willow's story is one of renewal, and her journey of rebuilding the ties that unite people as a family will stay in readers' hearts long after the last page."-School Library Journal starred review * "A graceful, meaningful tale featuring a cast of charming, well-rounded characters who learn sweet-but never cloying-lessons about resourcefulness, community, and true resilience in the face of loss."-Booklist starred review * "What sets this novel apart from the average orphan-finds-a-home book is its lack of sentimentality, its truly multicultural cast (Willow describes herself as a "person of color"; Mai and Quang-ha are of mixed Vietnamese, African American, and Mexican ancestry), and its tone. . . . Poignant."-The Horn Book starred review 'In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that's a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph.'-Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette From the Trade Paperback edition.

Holly Goldberg Sloan (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)

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