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The Season of Styx Malone Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Kekla Magoon (Author), Sullivan Jones (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 617 ratings
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A Coretta Scott King Honor Book and the Winner of The Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Fiction!

"Extraordinary friendships...extraordinary storytelling." (Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author of One Crazy Summer)

Meet Caleb and Bobby Gene, two brothers embarking on a madcap, heartwarming, one-thing-leads-to-another adventure in which friendships are forged, loyalties are tested...and miracles just might happen.

Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene are excited to have adventures in the woods behind their house. But Caleb dreams of venturing beyond their ordinary small town. Then Caleb and Bobby Gene meet new neighbor Styx Malone. Styx is 16 and oozes cool. Styx promises the brothers that together, the three of them can pull off the Great Escalator Trade - exchanging one small thing for something better until they achieve their wildest dream. But as the trades get bigger, the brothers soon find themselves in over their heads. Styx has secrets - secrets so big they could ruin everything.

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  1. Listening Length
    5 hours and 40 minutes
  2. Author
    Kekla Magoon
  3. Narrator
    Sullivan Jones
  4. Audible release date
    October 16, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B07H4RV4MF
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 5 hours and 40 minutes
Author Kekla Magoon
Narrator Sullivan Jones
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 16, 2018
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07H4RV4MF
Best Sellers Rank #43,125 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#26 in Black & African American Stories for Children
#211 in Family Life Fiction for Children
#449 in Children's Black & African American Story Books

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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just__yaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Busy Boys
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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My 12-year old son absolutely loves this book! He gives it 5-stars. It's light-hearted, funny and story for boys about friendship and coming of age, mixed with pure comedy and mischief. Styx and his friends are your typical busy, mischievous, charismatic, smart and enterprising teen boys. Being African-American, my son was able to see himself in this character, and live through Styx's adventures. In fact, all busy, 'always-up-to-something' boys will be able relate to Styx. I hope the author comes out with more books about this character. We will definitely be buying.
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Jo Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Funny!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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Well written, FUNNY, great for boys or girls, and very touching. HIGHLY recommend this book. I really liked the struggle that the main character had with his loving but overprotective father. Has an honest look at foster care as well, however, the main characters are not the ones in foster care, so it's an outside view.
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Angela Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars 9 year old boy loves
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
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Great book for 9 year old boy. 4th grade
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O.Beatty
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommeded & I Loved It!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
In the Opening, it seems to be Boys' mischief during summer break with their baby sister. Until Caleb and his brother, Benny Gene take behind an adventurous stroll behind their house to cross paths with Styx Malone. And, he is nothing like they have ever known...

Amazingly, this book holds important lessons about Family and working Together. It's filled with numerous laughable moments and I loved the Mothering from their Mom ❤️ . This Book is a True Treasure!
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Reading Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer of magic
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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This was a wonderful book. I laughed and cried. I would recommend it to anyone. It really describes the feeling of wanting something more out of life... wanting something magic. A true friendship story. Absolutely loved it!
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J. Blazanin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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This is an excellent middle grade novel that boys, especially will enjoy. The characters are likable and the plot never lets up. Highly recommend!
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C Bullfinch
5.0 out of 5 stars Spot On
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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This book is an act of love. It is for middle schoolers, about middle schoolers, and speaks to middle schoolers directly, taking their issues, urges, and concerns seriously.
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a fun classic
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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Good book for anyone. I ordered this to read with my 11 year old son but my 14 year old daughter picked it up and read it as well. Well written and engaging.
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