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Keeping the Moon Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Sarah Dessen (Author), Stina Nielsen (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
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While her mother, aerobics queen Kiki Sparks, spends the summer touring Europe, 15-year-old Colie Sparks is stuck in sleepy Colby, North Carolina. But she's not complaining. For one thing, her Aunt Mira is a sweet, laid-back eccentric; for another, no one knows that back home in Charlotte Colie is seen as a formerly-fat "golf-course slut," the school scapegoat. Then, by fate or by accident, Colie lands a waitressing job, where she meets Morgan and Isabel. The two wisecracking--and wise--twentysomething waitresses help her turn her life around, and realize the potential that has been there all along.

Sarah Dessen's newest novel is poignant, humorous, and full of characters to cherish--what readers are coming to expect from this extraordinary young talent.

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  1. Listening Length
    6 hours and 30 minutes
  2. Author
    Sarah Dessen
  3. Narrator
    Stina Nielsen
  4. Audible release date
    June 11, 2009
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B002CYE9PY
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 30 minutes
Author Sarah Dessen
Narrator Stina Nielsen
Audible.com Release Date June 11, 2009
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B002CYE9PY
Best Sellers Rank #66,894 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#15 in Audiobooks on Family Life for Teens
#118 in Fiction on Friendship for Teens
#148 in Fiction on Family for Teens

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Delivery was great ... I was worried because we had a huge storm system come through and it was bad enough to get our covered porch wet. Luckily the books are ok but I did notice cosmetic damage on the spine. It looks like it’s from the manufacture not Amazon. I am gifting these to my 12 year old cousin for her Birthday , July 3rd so I don’t think she will be upset about the spine. I love Sarah Dessen and her work and I’m excited to share it with my cousin!
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Megan Ratliff
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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Delivery was great ... I was worried because we had a huge storm system come through and it was bad enough to get our covered porch wet. Luckily the books are ok but I did notice cosmetic damage on the spine. It looks like it’s from the manufacture not Amazon. I am gifting these to my 12 year old cousin for her Birthday , July 3rd so I don’t think she will be upset about the spine. I love Sarah Dessen and her work and I’m excited to share it with my cousin!
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Megan Ratliff
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
Delivery was great ... I was worried because we had a huge storm system come through and it was bad enough to get our covered porch wet. Luckily the books are ok but I did notice cosmetic damage on the spine. It looks like it’s from the manufacture not Amazon. I am gifting these to my 12 year old cousin for her Birthday , July 3rd so I don’t think she will be upset about the spine. I love Sarah Dessen and her work and I’m excited to share it with my cousin!
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Cheyenne Teska
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and relatable
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2011
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Although I've read Sarah Dessen books before (That Summer and Someone Like You) I wasn't seeing what everyone loved so much about them. That is, until I read this book. Keeping the Moon begins at the train station, where Nicole Sparks is being shipped off to her eccentric aunt Mira's for the summer while her mom tours Europe, promoting her tips for weight loss. Colie, as she likes to be called, wasn't what you would have expected from the famous Kiki Sparks' daughter. As it turns out, both Colie and Kiki used to be overweight.

As soon as she gets to Colby, where her aunt resides, she's picked up by an interesting boy named Norman that listens to hippie music and collects odds and ends to create art in his free time. As they pull up to the house, Colie meets her aunt as she's frantically looking for Cat Norman, her overweight feline companion. Everything in Mira's house is marked with a note, such as "WINDOWS PAINTED SHUT" or "ONE LEG SHORTER THAN THE OTHERS". Just about everything in the house is secondhand and broken.

What I loved most about this book was that I see a lot of myself in Colie. She always takes it personally when someone insults her and I'm exactly the same. Aunt Mira, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She will wear a bright yellow dress with purple high-top Converse and ride her red bike through town, buying old broken toasters and have no care what anyone says although just about everyone snickers as she passes by. Since I've been made fun of my entire life for being fat, I understand why Colie has such low self-esteem. It's hard not to listen to the things that other people say.

With the help of some new-found friends and Norman's art, Colie begins to see the person she really is. The ending is beautiful and it just makes you feel like everything is right where it's supposed to be. I couldn't stop smiling after I put the book down. It even made me feel better about myself.
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Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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I LOVE Sarah Dessen books, I started reading her when I was in High School and could not get enough of her. This is one of those books that I read in High School and I just absolutely love it. It's a good book about finding yourself, you're never to young and it's never too late to have a second chance at reinventing yourself. If you're a teen or Young Adult this is a good contemporary to look at, I highly recommend this book and any of Sarah Dessen's many others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping This Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
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Hello!

I think Keeping The Moon is a wonderful book. However, I really like Sarah Dessen's writing style and it may not be for you. Be forewarned that this book contains language, romance, and if you're like me, it may help you see beyond what you did before.

Now I won't say that this is the best book I've ever read and it's 100% realistic because its not and if that is what you're looking for, then you have have come to the wrong place.

Or maybe it will be your favorite book, I don't know.

Regardless I recommend trying a sample before writing the book.

I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.

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Erica
3.0 out of 5 stars This book was alright, but it was similar to ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2015
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This book was alright, but it was similar to something I'd read before and definitely for ages 13 to 18 maybe, but it was an alright read.
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E Nieves
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2008
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Before I read this book, I lent it to a friend with a similar taste in books. She returned it after attempting to read it many times with the reason that it bored her. When i read the book, it did seem to drag on at some parts, but it is a very good story that shows one teenagers change in appearance and attitude.
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Cari
5.0 out of 5 stars Great as always
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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I just lover her books, the way she names them and the Easter eggs from her other books. I have 2 more until I have read them all. I hope she continues to write and make more of what I'm sure will be among my favorite books as well.
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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching book
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2018
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Great timing and one of my favourite reads
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Diksha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect ❣️
Reviewed in India on September 13, 2018
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I received the novel on time and in perfect condition.
The story is great. Sarah Dessen again proved that she is the best Young Adult author. ❣️
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Glenn Isaac
5.0 out of 5 stars Gifted
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
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El Chan
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2013
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It is an excellent story of self discovery as Sarah Dessen's books usually are. However, I managed to buy this and Last Chance, only to find they are the same book.
Be careful people, it is an easy mistake to make! I felt like a bit of an idiot.

It is good, but not as good as Just Listen, or This Lullaby.
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Chantel
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2022
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I love the story. I read it years ago and needed this to complete my set.
I purchased used in good condition. Book is bent and looks water damaged. Not even in "Acceptable" condition.
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Chantel
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2022
I love the story. I read it years ago and needed this to complete my set.
I purchased used in good condition. Book is bent and looks water damaged. Not even in "Acceptable" condition.
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