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In this English translation of the hit German young adult novel from Mechthild Gläser, each book is its own world—with its own dangers. Can a young girl navigate these new worlds and get out alive?

Full Synopsis
Amy Lennox doesn't know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave Germany for Scotland, heading to her mother's childhood home of Lennox House on the island of Stormsay.

Amy's grandmother, Lady Mairead, insists that Amy must read while she resides at Lennox House—but not in the usual way. It turns out that Amy is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside. As thrilling as Amy's new power is, it also brings danger: someone is stealing from the books she visits, and that person may be after her life. Teaming up with fellow book jumper, Will, Amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts—at whatever cost.

"Narration for this story is provided by Mary Sarah, and I think I have found a new favorite!" ---I am, Indeed

"Mechthild Gläser’s novel combines romance, fantasy and adventure. Like Grace Lin’s When the Sea Turned to Silver, The Book Jumper celebrates the enduring power of literature and the integral role that stories can play in young lives." ---BookPage

"This offering is the first U.S. title from an award-winning German author and would be a good additional purchase for fans of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart or Kristin Kladstrup's The Book of Story Beginnings." ---School Library Journal

"The narrator did a good with her performance." ---Bambi Unbridled

"Listeners will be charmed by this magical tale of family, friends, and literary adventure." ---AudioFile

"Narrator Mary Sarah superbly utilizes accents and different voices to help listeners distinguish each well-developed, intriguing character." ---School Library Journal Starred Audio
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The Book Jumper

Author Mechthild Glaser

Narrated by Mary Sarah

Publication date Jul 20, 2017

Running time 8 hrs 16 min

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