Length51m
About this audiobook
The Boy Who Stayed Behind is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set in rural Iowa. Seventeen-year-old Tommy Carver chooses to remain on the family farm instead of leaving for college like his best friend Levi, who pursues football stardom. As harvest season unfolds, Tommy navigates daily labor, the quiet rhythms of farm life, the loss of an old cow, and the unexpected return of his estranged mother. Through humor, family reconciliation, and moments of doubt, Tommy discovers that staying isn’t sacrifice—it’s a deliberate choice to embrace roots, duty, and belonging in the place that shaped him.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 15, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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