With an impressive catalogue of previous audiobooks, narrator Emily Woo Zeller's talents are not surprising. This contemporary teen audiobook is centered around the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games. Gymnast Audrey Lee and her teammates are off to a rough start, beginning with the arrest of their team's head coach. A new coach, a cute boy, team infighting, and struggling with back injuries are adding to Audrey Lee's stress. Giving each of the characters distinct voices that are fitting to their personalities, Zeller provides the listener with an entertaining experience that showcases her versatility. She captures the full range of Audrey's emotions--from her stunned reaction at the arrest of her team's coach to her hesitant excitement over competing in the Olympics.
(Fiction. 12-18)Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2020
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781690566441
Publisher: Dreamscape
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Manley's performance is charming, making Sean's world sound complex and full of possibilities.
With a heartwarming narration, author Manley becomes a teen aspiring comedian. Sean O’Brien dreams of success performing comedy beyond his hometown. When he meets Elijah, a new classmate, he discovers that other aspects of his life have also been a performance. Manley's Sean is awkward but courageous; his voice is tinged with self-doubt, even when it’s the loudest one in the classroom. At times his confident tone verges on oblivious. But when life gets him down, Sean becomes pensive, self-scrutinizing, and—for better or for worse—overcome with laughter. Manley gives unique vocal characterizations to Sean’s friends: monotone for Andy, softly inspiring for Elijah, and flatly serious for Tony.
Manley's performance is charming, making Sean's world sound complex and full of possibilities. (Fiction. 14-18)Pub Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Duration: 7 hrs, 41 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217349760
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Sept. 29, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
Gorgeous singing, brilliant performances, and flawless production values make this an audio experience listeners can...
This magical and captivating full-cast audio production combining Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel, Le Fantôme de L'Opéra, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is unique. The audiobook is told from Christine Daaé’s perspective, and Beatrice Penny-Touré is truly remarkable portraying her. Christine’s youth and naïveté are unmistakable, as are her complex longings and uncertainties. As Erik, the Phantom, Jordan Donica is chilling. He makes Erik’s mercurial behaviors and his manipulations completely credible. The many cast members offer strong supporting roles, with each voice ringing true to its character, from Sierra Boggess as the Diva Carlotta to Jordan Fisher as Raoul, Christine’s real-world love.
Gorgeous singing, brilliant performances, and flawless production values make this an audio experience listeners can treasure. (Romance. 14-18)Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Duration: 12 hrs, 16 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217348565
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Sept. 28, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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