Stuart’s Cape

Sara Pennypacker

Marguerite Gavin (Narrator)

02-01-05

38min

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Unabridged

Genre

Fiction

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02-01-05

38min

Abridgement

Unabridged

Genre

Fiction

Description

“Gavin gives Stuart a childlike voice with just the right tone of longing, loneliness, and mischief, reflective of the different things that occur when he dons his magical cape. Stuffed-animal and adult voices sound alternately astounded, patient, and understanding, while Aunt Bubbles’ piercing tones indicate her feelings about talking clouds and giant pieces of toast.” Booklist

Stuart’s got problems...
It’s raining. He’s bored.
And worst of all, he’s new in town.
So he’s got a lot to worry about.
But what does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure?

A cape, of course.

Praise

“Gavin gives Stuart a childlike voice with just the right tone of longing, loneliness, and mischief, reflective of the different things that occur when he dons his magical cape. Stuffed-animal and adult voices sound alternately astounded, patient, and understanding, while Aunt Bubbles’ piercing tones indicate her feelings about talking clouds and giant pieces of toast.” Booklist

“Five-, six-, and seven-year-olds will be hooked by this delightful audiobook…Marguerite Gavin makes Stuart a believable little boy without sounding squeaky. And she invests the adults in his life with voices that reveal character…Gavin’s narration is melodious enough to attract children but not so singsong that it might deter adult listeners. The combination makes for perfect family listening.” AudioFile

“Readers who like Captain Underpants have a new choice, one that will make them howl and will not make their parents squirm.” Kirkus Reviews

“The story is hilariously descriptive…its engaging flow makes for a great read-aloud.” School Library Journal

“[A] winsomely warped tale…Readers…will happily escape with Stuart as he embarks on his confidence-building flights of fancy.” Publishers Weekly

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Language English
Release Day Jan 31, 2005
Release Date February 1, 2005
Release Date Machine 1107216000
Imprint Blackstone Publishing
Provider Blackstone Publishing
Categories Children's Books, Education & Learning, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child
Author Bio
Sara Pennypacker

Sara Pennypacker is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pax; the award-winning Clementine series and its spinoff series, Waylon; and the acclaimed novels Summer of the Gypsy Moths and Here in the Real World. Visit her online at www.sarapennypacker.com.

Narrator Bio
Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”

Overview

Stuart’s got problems...
It’s raining. He’s bored.
And worst of all, he’s new in town.
So he’s got a lot to worry about.
But what does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure?

A cape, of course.

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