{"product_id":"book-d0bi","title":"White Bird: A Wonder Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by her blockbuster phenomenon \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e, R. J. Palacio presents an unforgettable story of the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn R. J. Palacio's bestselling collection of stories \u003ci\u003eAuggie \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e, which expands on characters in \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e, audiences were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Here, Palacio presents Grandmère's heartrending story: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara's harrowing experience movingly demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives. As Grandmère tells Julian, \"It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything.\" With poignant symbolism that brings Sara's story out of the past and cements it firmly in this moment in history, \u003ci\u003eWhite Bird\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-cast audio adaptation of \u003ci\u003eWhite Bird\u003c\/i\u003e transforms the graphic novel into a truly original audio performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis audiobook includes a PDF of the Glossary, Suggested Reading List, Organizations and Resources, and Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Narrators:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrandmère, read by Hillary Huber\u003cbr\u003e Sara Blum, read by Emily Ellet\u003cbr\u003eJulian and Paul, read by Robbie Daymond\u003cbr\u003e Maquisard and Monsieur Lafleur, read by Graham Halstead\u003cbr\u003e Mademoiselle Petitjean, read by Lauren Ezzo\u003cbr\u003e Jean Paul, read by Sean Patrick Hopkins\u003cbr\u003e Max, Jerome, and Rabbi Bernstein, read by Robert Fass\u003cbr\u003e Julien, read by Michael Crouch\u003cbr\u003e Nazi Soldier, read by Tristan Morris\u003cbr\u003e Pastor Luc, read by Adam Alexi-Malle\u003cbr\u003e Vincent and a Nazi Soldier, read by P.J. Ochlan\u003cbr\u003e Marianne and Ruth, read by Karissa Vacker\u003cbr\u003e Rose, Sophie, and Madame Lafleur, read by Elizabeth Knowelden\u003cbr\u003e Vivienne and Rabbi Bernstein's Wife, read by Lisa Flanagan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWonder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for.\" -\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich and memorable.\" -\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.\" -\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49341526966576,"sku":"BDd0bi","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/d0bi-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776322326","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-d0bi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}