White Bird

Inspired by her blockbuster phenomenon Wonder R. J. Palacio presents an unforgettable story of the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war.In R. J. Palacio's best-selling collection of stories Auggie & Me which expands on characters in Wonder 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.Sara'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 White Bird is sure to captivate anyone who was moved by the book Wonder or the blockbuster movie adaptation and its message.This full-cast audio adaptation of White Bird transforms the graphic novel into a truly original audio performance.This audiobook includes a PDF of the Glossary Suggested Reading List Organizations and Resources and Bibliography.Audio Narrators:Grandmère read by Hillary HuberSara Blum read by Emily ElletJulian and Paul read by Robbie DaymondSara Blum read by Emily ElletMaquisard and Monsieur Lafleur read by Graham HalsteadMademoiselle Petitjean read by Lauren EzzoJean Paul read by Sean Patrick HopkinsMax Jerome and Rabbi Bernstein read by Robert FassJulien read by Michael CrouchNazi Soldier read by Tristan MorrisPastor Luc read by Adam Alexi-MalleVincent and a Nazi Soldier read by P. J. OchlanMarianne and Ruth read by Karissa VackerRose Sophie and Madame Lafleur read by Elizabeth KnoweldenVivienne and Rabbi Bernstein's Wife read by Lisa FlanaganPLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.