Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds, Read by a Full Cast
Excellent and Lively Family Listening
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With endless energy, verve, and style, Guy Lockard is a total superstar narrating this middle-grade novel about Portico Reeves, aka Stuntboy, supported by a full cast and a dynamic production. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Stuntboy, in the Meantime from Jason Reynolds, whose funny, smart, and empathetic writing meets kids where they are. Portico, voiced by Nile Bullock, loves living in his apartment building, but every time he catches his parents arguing, he feels “the frets.” So, he and his best friend Zola, voiced by Angel Pean, come up with his superhero alter ego who can help save his parents AND defeat their bully neighbor. A unique audio experience on AudioFile’s list of 2021 Best Audiobooks!
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