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Calico Captive
- Letto da: C.M. Hébert
- Durata: 6 ore e 1 min
- Versione integrale Audiolibro
- Categorie: Audiolibri per bambini, Letteratura e narrativa
Sintesi dell'editore
She endures a harrowing march north to what she imagines may be a life of slavery. But when they reach Montreal, a sudden twist of fortune brings Miriam to the acquaintance of the prominent Du Quesne family. The Du Quesnes introduce her to a life of luxury that she never could have imagined, and compel her to the most important decision of her life. Based on the actual narrative diary published in 1907, Calico Captive skillfully re-enacts an absorbing facet of history.
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"Vital and vivid, this short novel based on the actual captivity of a pre-Revolutionary girl of Charlestown, New Hampshire, presents American history with force and verve." ( Kirkus Reviews)
Cosa pensano gli ascoltatori di Calico Captive
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Jessica
- 26/01/2011
Excellent
Good book and good narration voice. The voice was easy to understand and moderate in variations in sounds. We felt it wasn't over or under done. The book wasn't as interesting to us as Witch of Blackbird Pond, but it was good.
2 people found this helpful
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 10/10/2020
Delightful!
Elizabeth George Speare is one of my favorite authors. This beautiful little story doesn't disappoint.
1 person found this helpful
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05/04/2019
my kids couldn't get enough!
loved it! my kids kept asking what happened to the little boy! i would definitely recommend this book.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Miss Right
- 13/06/2021
A true story
This account of a kidnapping in early America held my interest and captured my imagination. The writer created not characters but real people who it was easy to care about.
It’s amazing how a civilized people can behave savagely to each other. It’s also amazing how people then managed to survive horrible circumstances that would probably kill a modern person.
I recommend this terrific listen.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs. Malaprop
- 14/04/2021
Share this one with your kids!
I loved this when I was a girl -- forty-something years later, it's still a great book! The audio version is nicely done.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Holly
- 23/02/2021
A good listen!
I really enjoyed this book. The subject matter was interesting, especially since I knew little about the French and Indian War. Miriam is a likeable heroine and Susanna is a good foil for her. The narration is expressive and well done. Elizabeth George Speare is one of my favorite YA authors and she doesn’t disappoint with Calico Captive.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Rebecca Huff
- 28/11/2012
Exciting-- unexpected twists-- ended too abruptly
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
yes- it is exciting! Gives a glimpse into the life of captives-- shows how different personalities rise to meet daunting situations
Which scene was your favorite?
the scene where Susannah gets her children back
Any additional comments?
The story was thought provoking and enjoyable--- but the ending was so abrupt that it made you wonder if the writer had left it unfinished for a while-- and then came back to the story just wanting to 'get it done and published, already!"