DuPrau, Jeanne. The Prophet of Yonwood.DuPrau, Jeanne. The Prophet prophet [Gr.,=foreteller], a religious leader and spokesperson, particularly used in the Bible. The prophets emitted messages from the divine through inspired speech, the interpretation of omens and dreams, and the casting of lots and divination. of Yonwood. Read by Becky Ann Baker. 5 cds. 6.33 hrs. Listening Library. 2006. 0-7393-3583-5. $45.00. Vinyl; plot, author, reader notes. J Nickie, 11, joins her aunt on a trip to Yonwood to close out her great-grandfather's estate and get his mansion ready to be sold. Nickie has other plans, though. She wants to find love, convince her family to live in Yonwood, and do something to help mankind. This prequel pre·quel n. A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative takes place before that of a preexisting work or a sequel. [pre- + (se)quel.] to City of Ember and People of Sparks has Yonwood holding its breath. The country is on the brink of war, and one of their residents, the Prophet, passes on messages believed to be from God but collapses while having a vision of fire and death. Listeners looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. answers about how Ember and Sparks came to be may be disappointed. But not disappointing is the listening experience. Baker accurately portrays the hopeful anticipation mixed with confusion that Nickie feels as her time in Yonwood progresses. With distinct voices for each character and restrained use of sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros , listeners are immersed im·merse tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es 1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge. 2. To baptize by submerging in water. 3. in Nickie's reality. Vocal pacing, volume, and stress are used convincingly as the tension in Yonwood mounts and the accuracy of the Prophet's messages and visions is revealed. Stephanie Squicciarini, Teen Svcs. Libn., Fairport PL, Fairport, NY |
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