Audio only
Length1h 3m
About this audiobook
From Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins, this short novel for younger middle grade readers explores themes of empathy, friendship, discovery, language, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel.
Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the world” in this short illustrated novel. Their destination is Guatemala, where Raúl—Dad’s friend from high school—and his family live. Lissie doesn’t know how to speak Spanish, and initially the world is cloaked in mystery. But Lissie is a fearless explorer, both of language and new places, and soon she is embracing the sights and sounds, the delicious foods, the family stories and history, and the people she encounters. There are memorable discoveries and almost disasters, but mostly there are new friends—including a forever friend named Flory—who Lissie hopes she will meet again one day. A gorgeous book about the joys and rewards of opening yourself up to new experiences.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (80)
Includes Goodreads
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 3 mins
Narrated byStacy Gonzalez
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMar 18, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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