A Million Shades of Gray by Cynthia Kadohata audiobook

A Million Shades of Gray

By Cynthia Kadohata
Read by Keith Nobbs

Simon & Schuster Audio
4.70 Hours • Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780743581974

Tin is known throughout his Vietnam village as being brave, possessing the calm and courage needed to expertly train wild elephants. But when American troops—who Tin’s tribe, the Dega, have been helping—pull out of the Vietnam War and his village is occupied by Viet Cong forces seeking revenge, twelve-year-old Tin watches his life change in a million terrible ways. His bravery is put to a new test: He must choose between staying captive or saving his elephant’s life by fleeing into the dangerous depths of the jungle.   At once heartbreaking and full of hope, A Million Shades of Gray brings listeners close to a world few know about—and no one will ever forget.

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Summary

Summary

Tin is known throughout his Vietnam village as being brave, possessing the calm and courage needed to expertly train wild elephants. But when American troops—who Tin’s tribe, the Dega, have been helping—pull out of the Vietnam War and his village is occupied by Viet Cong forces seeking revenge, twelve-year-old Tin watches his life change in a million terrible ways. His bravery is put to a new test: He must choose between staying captive or saving his elephant’s life by fleeing into the dangerous depths of the jungle.

 

At once heartbreaking and full of hope, A Million Shades of Gray brings listeners close to a world few know about—and no one will ever forget.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata commingles shadow (Y’Tin helps dig a mass grave) and light (his gentle care of his little sister and the elephants) in this finely drawn portrait of a boy trying to find hope and direction in an upended world. This remarkable work of historic fiction powerfully evokes a specific time and place while exploring issues pertinent to any war.” —Washington Post
“Newbery Medalist Kadohata shows that truth has as many shades of gray as an elephant in this emotionally taut survival story, set in war-torn South Vietnam…Kadohata delves deep into the soul of her protagonist while making a faraway place and the stark consequences of war seem very near. Y’Tin’s inner conflicts and changing perception of the world will haunt readers. Ages 10 and up.” —Publishers Weekly, (starred review)
“Like a child in any war, Y’Tin has to cope with a situation that he doesn’t understand, one that has completely overturned his life. Kadohata depicts the questions, fears, confusion, and apprehension skillfully. Y’Tin is a thoughtful young man searching for clear answers where there are none.” —School Library Journal
“Teen readers will be caught by the jungle adventure and the village conflict, as well as by Y’Tin’s personal battles with friends and enemies and his playful bond with Lady.” —Booklist
“War has never been far from Y’Tin’s life…As he and Lady escape from the massacre that kills half the village, Y’Tin sees that between right and wrong are ‘a million shades of gray,’ like the elephant’s hide, like the jungle in the dim light. A fascinating window into post-Vietnam War history and a wonderfully intimate character study.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Nobbs has a calm delivery that holds the listener rapt as he describes the North Vietnamese invasion of Y’Tin’s village and the horrors of war and occupation experienced by civilians young and old. His depiction of Y’Tin’s journey to maturity celebrates the human ability to hope and survive in spite of unbelievable odds.” —AudioFile

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Author Bio: Cynthia Kadohata

Author Bio: Cynthia Kadohata

Cynthia Kadohata is the author of the National Book Award winner The Thing About Luck; several Newbery Medal winners, including Kira-Kira and Weedflower; and several critically acclaimed adult novels. She has published numerous short stories in such journals as the New Yorker, Ploughshares, and Grand Street. She lives with her son and dog in West Covina, California.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 4.70
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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