The Harlem Charade by Natasha Tarpley audiobook

The Harlem Charade

By Natasha Tarpley
Read by Bahni Turpin

Scholastic Inc, Scholastic Audio Books 9780545783873

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 3 Formats: CD
  • 3 Formats: Library CD
  • 3 Formats: MP3 CD

  • ISBN: 9781338184440

  • ISBN: 9781470853280

  • ISBN: 9781470853297

Runtime: 6.83 Hours
Category: Fiction
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

Watcher. Shadow. Fugitive.

Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family’s bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but he can’t tell anyone who she really is. Elvin is living on Harlem’s cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked.

When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin’s grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune—one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don’t find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same.

In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Narrator Bahni Turpin provides complex portraits of this audiobook’s three heroes, the way their lives intersect, and the engaging mystery that unites them…Turpin excels at accents and emotions and at revealing obscured truths about the main characters. She ensures that listeners comprehend the story’s historical figures and quick-paced, suspenseful events. Turpin shows her gifts as she brings together diverse plots, characterizations, and themes. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“A story that motivates justice and inspires kindness.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Tarpley creates a strong sense of Harlem’s rich past and present, conveys the importance of art, and raises thoughtful questions about service and justice.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The Harlem Charade links a miltifaceted cast of characters with some of Harlem’s thorniest issues and offers dreams, hope, and plenty of action in the process. Few novels take on the real-life neighborhood issues of gentrification, big money, and the destructive loss of old ways. This book does, and in the process shines a light on the magical and complex history of Harlem and its many brilliant art forms.” —Blue Balliett, author of Chasing Vermeer

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Author

Author Bio: Natasha Tarpley

Author Bio: Natasha Tarpley

Natasha Tarpley is the author of the bestselling picture book I Love My Hair! as well as other acclaimed titles for children and adults. A former reporter for Fortune magazine, she is the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She is the founder of Voonderbar! Productions, LLC, a multimedia children’s entertainment company.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 6.83
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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