Found Sound
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Found Sound
Narrated by:
Jeff Ebner
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About this listen
“A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters.” —Kirkus, starred review
Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the bustling noise of New York City for the small-town quiet of Blissfield, Massachusetts. But vacation hasn’t been the same since his big brother left home, and Felix is sure this summer is going to be the worst yet. Then he finds a mysterious box with the words OPEN ME written on the outside. Inside, there’s an audio recorder, headphones, and a list of timecodes. What does it mean?
Felix and his offbeat neighbor, Marigold, follow a string of clues through town. But as the hunt builds to a crescendo, Felix begins to wonder about the identity of the anonymous puzzle-maker behind their adventure.
This delightfully harmonious mother-son collaboration from bestselling author Meg Wolitzer and sound editor and music producer Charlie Panek will change the way you listen to the world
Critic reviews
★ “Wolitzer and Panek construct a genuinely original premise, weaving acoustic phenomena into both plot mechanics and emotional architecture . . . A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters.” —Kirkus, starred review
★ “Mother-son duo Wolitzer and Panek team up to illustrate how found music (the unexpected ordinary noise that makes up the humdrum of daily life) can empower individuals and boost creativity. . . A scavenger hunt adventure that is loving and tenderhearted.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Flowing as seamlessly as a favorite song and leaving readers listening to the world around them differently, this is a written book for an audio age—exciting and innovative, yet still a realistic and heartfelt tale. Recommend this sensory story to fans of Rebecca Stead and scavenger hunt stories with a twist.” —Booklist, starred review
“Both an affectionate ode to the textures of everyday sound and a sensorial adventure, this freewheeling novel seamlessly integrates lessons in recording, remixing, and engineering, lending the mystery an accessible STEAM sheen.” —Publishers Weekly (currently posted)
“A scavenger-hunt like plot that takes readers on a journey of sound . . . Hand this to any kid who loves music, sound, or games and is looking for a fun adventure that may inspire their own summer scavenger hunt or found sound project.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
★ “Mother-son duo Wolitzer and Panek team up to illustrate how found music (the unexpected ordinary noise that makes up the humdrum of daily life) can empower individuals and boost creativity. . . A scavenger hunt adventure that is loving and tenderhearted.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Flowing as seamlessly as a favorite song and leaving readers listening to the world around them differently, this is a written book for an audio age—exciting and innovative, yet still a realistic and heartfelt tale. Recommend this sensory story to fans of Rebecca Stead and scavenger hunt stories with a twist.” —Booklist, starred review
“Both an affectionate ode to the textures of everyday sound and a sensorial adventure, this freewheeling novel seamlessly integrates lessons in recording, remixing, and engineering, lending the mystery an accessible STEAM sheen.” —Publishers Weekly (currently posted)
“A scavenger-hunt like plot that takes readers on a journey of sound . . . Hand this to any kid who loves music, sound, or games and is looking for a fun adventure that may inspire their own summer scavenger hunt or found sound project.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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