13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson audiobook

13 Little Blue Envelopes

By Maureen Johnson
Read by Emily Durante

HarperTeen

The Little Blue Envelope Series: Book 1

6.87 Hours Unabridged
Format : Digital Download (In Stock)
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    ISBN: 9780062067814

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s funny, heartbreaking, and utterly romantic tale gets a great new cover! Ginny Blackstone never thought she’d spend her summer vacation backpacking across Europe. But that was before she received the first little blue envelope from Aunt Peg. This letter was different from Peg’s usual letters for two reasons: 1. Peg had been dead for three months. 2. The letter included $1000 cash for a passport and a plane ticket. Armed with instructions for how to retrieve twelve other letters Peg wrote—twelve letters that tell Ginny where she needs to go and what she needs to do when she gets there—Ginny quickly finds herself swept away in her first real adventure. Traveling from London to Edinburgh to Amsterdam and beyond, Ginny begins to uncover stories from her aunt’s past and discover who Peg really was. But the most surprising thing Ginny learns isn’t about Peg . . . it’s about herself. Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it’s all because of the 13 little blue envelopes. Look for the sequel, The Last Little Blue Envelope!

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Summary

Summary

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 2005

A Fall 2005 Book Sense Pick

A 2006 New York Public Library Book for Teens

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s funny, heartbreaking, and utterly romantic tale gets a great new cover!

Ginny Blackstone never thought she’d spend her summer vacation backpacking across Europe. But that was before she received the first little blue envelope from Aunt Peg.

This letter was different from Peg’s usual letters for two reasons:

1. Peg had been dead for three months.

2. The letter included $1000 cash for a passport and a plane ticket.

Armed with instructions for how to retrieve twelve other letters Peg wrote—twelve letters that tell Ginny where she needs to go and what she needs to do when she gets there—Ginny quickly finds herself swept away in her first real adventure. Traveling from London to Edinburgh to Amsterdam and beyond, Ginny begins to uncover stories from her aunt’s past and discover who Peg really was. But the most surprising thing Ginny learns isn’t about Peg . . . it’s about herself.

Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it’s all because of the 13 little blue envelopes.

Look for the sequel, The Last Little Blue Envelope!

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“This is a fascinating novel. Ginny...is a likable character and readers will be envious of her trip. The letters are intriguing and propel the reader through the novel; you want to know what she will have to do next.”  Children’s Literature
“Equal parts poignant, funny, and inspiring, with a delicious fairytale ending.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Readers will...willingly accompany Ginny through her sensitive, authentically portrayed experiences—uncomfortable, lonely, giddy, and life changing—as she pieces together family mysteries and discovers herself.”  Booklist
“[A] whirlwind adventure...the novel drives home the importance of family, love, and the value of connections that you make with people.” School Library Journal
“Johnson’s writing is sophisticated and humorous, her characterizations pitch perfect...A sure hit.” Kirkus Reviews

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Author

Author Bio: Maureen Johnson

Author Bio: Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including the Truly Devious series and the Shades of London series, among others. She has also penned collaborative works, such as Let It Snow with John Green and Lauren Myracle and The Bane Chronicles with Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, BuzzFeed, and the London Guardian, and she has also served as a scriptwriter for EA Games. She has an MFA degree in writing from Columbia University.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 6.87
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English