Either way endangered is an important book about the political unrest in the congo and the horrible state of affairs for bonobo monkeys in the area. Finalist for the national book award in young peoples literature, 2012. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. So i was thrilled when i heard that eliot scer, whose novel about bonobos, endangered, was a national book award. She spends her early years in the congo until her father gets a job in miami, florida. Endangered by eliot scer overdrive rakuten overdrive. Endangered by eliot scer 2012 if you follow the book award season, youve probably already heard about this national book award finalist from 2012. Highly recommended and a worthy companion to scers endangered and threatened. Sophie, the protagonist, is a 14 year old girl who only came to congo to visit her mom. The congo is a dangerous place, even for people who are trying to do good. Oct 18, 2016 listen to endangered audiobook by eliot scer.
You have to learn when to ignore suffering so that youre strong enough to fight it when the time is right. Written by eliot scer, audiobook narrated by adjoa andoh. Sophie is the child of a white man and a black woman. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Endangered, chapter 1 read aloud and visualizations youtube. Download young adults audiobooks by eliot scer to your device. As he did in his acclaimed novel endangered, a finalist for the national book award, eliot scer takes us somewhere fiction rarely goes, introducing us to characters we rarely get to meet. Endangered, by eliot scer chapter three readaloud and visualizations. In endangered, eliot scer plunges us into a heartstopping exploration of the things we do to survive, the sacrifices we make to help others, and the tangled geography that ties us all, human and animal, together. Endangered, by eliot scer chapter three readaloud and visualizations duration. From national book award finalist eliot scer comes the compelling tale of a girl who must save a group of bonobos and herself from a. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories audiobook. Endangered, chapter two read aloud and visualizations youtube. Eliot scer is the author of endangered, the deadly sister, the school for dangerous girls, glamorous disasters, and the new kid.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of endangered by eliot scer. From national book award finalist eliot scer comes the compelling tale of a girl who must save a group of bonobos and herself from a violent coup. Endangered by eliot scer chapter nine read aloud youtube. Olson nature writing award for childrens literatur. Endangered by eliot scer chapter eighteen read aloud. Eliot scer has 25 books on goodreads with 44777 ratings. As protagonist sophie quickly learns, nothing ever has a simple solution or a simple cause. Never heavyhanded or preachy, scer conveys the issues surrounding captive apes and their wild cousins with creativity and sympathy.
Browse audiobooks written by eliot scer sorted by best selling this month page 1 sign up login. He is also the author of threatened, the deadly sister, the school for dangerous girls, glamorous disasters, and the new kid. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. He lives in new york city when he is not visiting bonobos in congo. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The unforgettable result is the story of a boy fleeing his present, a man fleeing his past, and a trio of chimpanzees who are struggling not to flee at all. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Her mom owns a bonobo sanctuary, or a place where injured or malnourished bonobos can be treated and then released back into the wild.
Congo is a dangerous place, even for people who are trying to do good. A critically acclaimed 2012 national book award finalist, eliot scers young adult. When sophie has to visit her mother at her sanctuary for bonobos. From national book award finalist eliot scer comes the compelling tale of a girl who must save a.
Written by eliot scer, audiobook narrated by nicola barber. When sophie has to visit her mother at her sanctuary for bonobos, shes not thrilled to be. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. When an armed revolution breaks out in the country, the sanctuary is attacked, and the two of them must escape unprepared into the jungle.
When sophie has to visit her mother at her sanctuary for bonobos, shes not thrilled to be there. Eliot scer is a new york times bestselling author, has twice been a finalist for the national book award in young peoples literature, and has won the green earth book award and the sigurd f. Discussion guide for eliot scer s novels use these discussion questions and activities after reading eliot scer s unforgettable stories of survival. Ive just closed the cover on a book called endangered by eliot scer which totally enthralled me. Browse audiobooks written by eliot scer sorted by best. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. An actionpacked and hilarious animal fantasy adventure from new york times bestselling author and national book award finalist eliot scer, this new s. Endangered, chapter 1 read aloud and visualizations. Lord of the flies audiobook chapter 4 painted faces and long hair duration. A heartbreaking tale from eliot scer, the third in his ape quartet saga. Endangered, chapter two read aloud and visualizations. Its her mothers passion, and shed rather have nothing to do. I really appreciated that author, eliot scer, did not idealize the efforts to save endangered species or simplify the complex problems in wartorn, poverty ridden democratic republic of the congo. Endangered ape quartet, book 1 by eliot scer fantastic fiction.
Then otto, an infant bonobo, comes into her life, and for the first time she feels responsible for another creature. Endangered by eliot scer chapter twentyone read aloud duration. Caught in the crosshairs of a lethal conflict, they must struggle to keep safe. Browse eliot scers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Written by eliot scer, audiobook narrated by christopher bonwell. Endangered by eliot scer chapter thirteen read aloud. Eliot scers endangered was named a finalist for the national book award and the winner of the green earth book award. Browse eliot scer s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Eliot scers endangered was named a finalist for the national book award and the winner of. In endangered, eliot scer plunges us into a heartstopping exploration of the things we do to survive. This is a book that deserves attention and not only because it was a finalist for the nba. Scer the deadly sister presents the compelling tale of a girl who must save a group of bonobos and herself. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Fall of the beasts series complete books set 8 books immortal guardians, broken ground, the return, the burning tide, heart of the land, the wildcats claw, stormspeaker, the drago. Endangered ape quartet, book 1 by eliot scer book cover, description, publication. This book is a ya adventure story set in the democratic republic of the congo. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Eliot scer born november 25, 1978 is an american author of both adult and young adult fiction, and a twotime finalist for the national book award in young peoples literature.
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