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Scars Like Wings Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Erin Stewart (Author), Emma Galvin (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 287 ratings
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Relatable, heartbreaking, and real, this is a story of resilience - the perfect novel for fans of powerful contemporary fiction like Girl in Pieces and Every Last Word.

Before, I was a million things. Now, I'm only one. The Burned Girl.

Ava Lee has lost everything there is to lose: Her parents. Her best friend. Her home. Even her face. She doesn't need a mirror to know what she looks like - she can see her reflection in the eyes of everyone around her.

A year after the fire that destroyed her world, her aunt and uncle have decided she should go back to high school. Be "normal" again. Whatever that is. Ava knows better. There is no normal for someone like her. And forget making friends - no one wants to be seen with the Burned Girl, now or ever.

But when Ava meets a fellow survivor named Piper, she begins to feel like maybe she doesn't have to face the nightmare alone. Sarcastic and blunt, Piper isn't afraid to push Ava out of her comfort zone. Piper introduces Ava to Asad, a boy who loves theater just as much as she does, and slowly, Ava tries to create a life again. Yet Piper is fighting her own battle, and soon Ava must decide if she's going to fade back into her scars...or let the people by her side help her fly.

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  1. Listening Length
    8 hours and 43 minutes
  2. Author
    Erin Stewart
  3. Narrator
    Emma Galvin
  4. Audible release date
    October 1, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B07XTQPDL2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 8 hours and 43 minutes
Author Erin Stewart
Narrator Emma Galvin
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 01, 2019
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07XTQPDL2
Best Sellers Rank #194,682 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#25 in Fiction on Illness & Health Problems for Teens
#90 in Fiction on Self Esteem & Self Image for Teens
#439 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about New Experiences (Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
287 global ratings
This book adds a positive outlook to life!
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This book adds a positive outlook to life!
I absolutely loved how easy the story moved throughout the book. It was an easy read, the kind I made time for. Beautiful message and great story.
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MMJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, Real, Authentic, Emotional, Inspiring - MUST READ!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019
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What can I say? I am blown away! Rarely does a book ever move me to tears, but this one did, and more than once. This is a must-read for any junior high or high school student. I can not recommend it enough, for teenagers or adults.

In Ava, author Erin Stewart has crafted a character that is so poignantly real. It's hard to believe she was crafted on a page. She is so well presented, her emotions are so authentic. She will leave a real mark on the reader (for the better!).

Ava has suffered an incredible loss. Orphaned and disfigured by a fire, she must learn to create a new normal. This is no escapist fantasy, no fairy tale. There is no ignoring the loss of her parents (Disney style... next scene!). Ava's ache and longing for them are keen and sharp. And, there is no magic cure for her disfigurement. No prince to kiss, no sci-fi robot limb to snap on (I'm looking at you Luke Skywalker, Winter Soldier, and so many other characters out there). She must learn to live with her scars, inside and out.

And, despite all this lack of magic/instant solutions... or rather because of it, this novel is comforting. For anyone that has ever gone through a loss or a tragedy, Ava's character is validating. She gives the reader space to feel. She acknowledges the real pain, suffering, and trauma that can feel ignored or misunderstood by those who haven't lived it. After the news cameras turn off, after the GoFundMe money dries up, the story continues. Time refuses to stop, it marches on. And, she must learn to find her new normal. This isn't a story about "fixing" everything that went wrong. It's about learning to find a way to be happy where you are. And, it's powerful.

For anyone that has ever experienced loss, disability, or tragedy, Ava's journey will feel familiar. For those that haven't, it will be enlightening, heart-rending, and inspiring. Either way, you will walk away from this story with a heart that is a little more tender and arms that are a little more open. And above all, you will be left with a feeling of hope. Because just like Ava, we don't live in a fantasy world where all problems can be fixed by the closing curtain. But, like Ava, no matter the struggles or trials we face, we too can find our wings.
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Heath Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for writing this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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Hi! I'm the mom of a burn survivor of a house fire in 2015. She was 1 year old and was burned on 49% of her body. We spent 5 months in the hospital with her and took her home with a feeding tube and trach, which she had for several more months. I'm so glad you wrote this book. You did a wonderful job showing the reality of what happens after someone survives a massive burn. The compression garments, the skin grafts, the endless appointments, the staring, the comments. It's been 6 years, but my daughter still has at least 8 appointments a month (down from at least 40 a month the first year) (physical therapy, occupational therapy, vision therapy, plastic surgery checkups, ortho checkups, etc...). I loved reading about Ava and her "reintegration". Thank you again for this book - you are an amazing writer.
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Jeri B
4.0 out of 5 stars We all have scars. Some are more visible than others
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
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Ava survives a terrible fire that kills her family. Now she lives with her aunt and uncle, and she is starting “reintegration” at a new high school where she finds friends who have their own scars. Some high school snarking, good first person narrative about what burn survivors experience.
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J. Theler
5.0 out of 5 stars Characters So Real You Feel Like You Could Bump Into Them
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
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Scars Like Wings is a must read for anyone who has felt judged for what’s on the outside—even when the one judging is themselves. The story is heartwarming and heart wrenching and funny and sad and cover your eyes and laugh out loud. This book will proudly go on my shelf as one that I will read over and over again.

Ava is the sole survivor from a house fire that took the lives of both her parents and her cousin who was her best friend. After the fire, she is taken in by her aunt and uncle, and all their lives revolve around what it takes to go on living. With unforgettable characters that are a mixture of positive and not-so-positive traits and choices (in other words, like real people), Stewart has written a story about the scars that everyone has, and how those scars can actually help you fly.

It’s inspiring without being preachy, and hopeful without being overly sweet. Highly recommended!
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Isaac712
5.0 out of 5 stars Every middle and high school class needs to read this book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
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Just finished SCARS LIKE WINGS and WOW did it hit me in the feels. It’s inspirational (MC Ava would really hate that I said that), evocative, and REAL. Anyone can see themselves in Ava and Piper, and that's part of the magic behind the story. Author Erin Stewart shows every single reader that you’re more than your body and other people’s perceptions of you, and sometimes the internal scars are the hardest ones to see AND the hardest ones to heal. Every high school ELA classroom needs this story. I highly recommend!

For teachers/religious/other people who find this important: this has no cursing, sex, or violence.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically written and sure to be a best seller
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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If you are looking for an amazing book to read, this was probably one of the best I’ve read in years. It deals with loss, loyalty, compassion, fear and hope as it goes through a teenage girl’s life as a burn survivor. Tears were shed and it was hard for me to put down. I’d be surprised if it doesn’t end up as a movie someday. It’s that good. My teenage daughter borrowed it from me and it was back on my dresser the next morning. I asked her if she decided not to read it. She said she was already done. She loved it so much she couldn’t put it down.
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Bethany Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Such great writing!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
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Great story with an unusual twist. Realistic teen characters without the usual sex and terrible language that authors imagine makes them seem authentic. I love how the author created real emotion and not just cheesy melodrama.
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Rahgan Jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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This book was hard to put down! It was the perfect mixture of funny, sad, and beautiful. Not too cheesy, but I definitely cried towards the end. It was unlike any other YA book I’ve read. 5/5 for sure.
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Ffiona and Stella
5.0 out of 5 stars keep the tissues handy
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2020
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A beautiful and fully rounded portrait of a girl who seeks to define herself as something other than a burn survivor. This is a story you'll want the tissues handy for. It's no light read. It gets into the heart and mind of someone suffering deeply after losing her family, her friends, her home, and even parts of herself. The pain is palpable and Stewart never lets us off the hook for long before re-alerting us to Ava's heavy sense of loss. Her magic though, is in giving us a portrait that's complicated and full of depth. Ava makes mistakes, gets angry, and lashes out. She's also kind and sharply witty. Though most of the story arcs around Ava's relationship to her scars, she also experiences shifting friendships, school bullying, potential romance, artistic growth, and struggles with family. It's the multifaceted quality of her life that makes this story ring so true and prevents Ava from being a martyr or a simplistic hero. The writing is also crisp, funny, and evocative, giving the story momentum despite its heavy subject matter. It's stunning work and I look forward to seeing what Stewart writes next.
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Garima
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and realistic
Reviewed in India on November 17, 2020
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A wonderful read.
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Patricia
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as gift
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2021
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Bought as gift. No feedback. Assume book was read.
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nadia hussain
2.0 out of 5 stars Book was awesome but bad packaging
Reviewed in India on August 30, 2021
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The book was the best empowering book but I am disappointed in Amazon's packaging. The corner was turned and the sides were messy. The book was great but disappointed in Amazon for carelessness in packaging 😞
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nadia hussain
2.0 out of 5 stars Book was awesome but bad packaging
Reviewed in India on August 30, 2021
The book was the best empowering book but I am disappointed in Amazon's packaging. The corner was turned and the sides were messy. The book was great but disappointed in Amazon for carelessness in packaging 😞
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