Gee Whiz by Jane Smiley audiobook

Gee Whiz

By Jane Smiley
Read by Angela Goethals

Recorded Books, Inc.

The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch Series: Book 5

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781664434493

  • ISBN: 9781664542327

Runtime: 8.29 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Gee Whiz is a striking horse, and only part of that is because of his size. He is tall, but also graceful, yet his strides big but precise. At the same time, he keeps his eye on things, not as if he's suspicious, but as if he's curious. When Abby is confronted with an onslaught of reminders of just how little of the world she has seen, she finds herself connecting with Gee Whiz's calm and curious nature, and his desire to know more. Her brother receives a draft notice to Vietnam, her friends return for the holidays with stories from their boarding school in Southern California, and the wise, lovable Brother Abner opens her eyes with tales of his many years spent traveling. At the same time, her beloved Jack and True Blue are both faced with opportunities to broaden their horizons away from the ranch. Will she let them go, with hopes that she might one day do the same?

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Bookish, horse-loving young teens are well served by Smiley’s series featuring Abby…Slow, steady plot pacing introduces younger readers to adult-style literary fiction.” Booklist
“Abby is a smart and appealing protagonist.” School Library Journal

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Author

Author Bio: Jane Smiley

Author Bio: Jane Smiley

Jane Smiley is the author of numerous novels, including A Thousand Acres, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, as well of works of nonfiction and books for young adults. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, she has also received the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature as well as the Robert Kirch Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 2001 she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 8.29
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English