Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

By: Wendy Mass

Narrated by: Andy Paris

Jeremy Fink has big plans for this summer with his best friend Lizzy, a notorious troublemaker (and no, he does not have a secret crush on her). He has everything he needs within a few blocks of his home, so he never has to leave his little neighborhood. And this summer, he officially becomes a teenager.

A mysterious box engraved with the words "THE MEANING OF LIFE: For Jeremy Fink To Open On His 13th Birthday" arrives in the mail from Jeremy's long-departed father. The four keys needed to open the box are lost, setting Jeremy and Lizzy off on a quest to find them somewhere in the vastness of New York City. Along the way, they soon discover something about themselves in their search for the keys to the meaning of life.

Author Wendy Mass is a recipient of the ALA's Schneider Family Award. She delights young audiences with her quirky characters that are easy to relate to.

©2006 Wendy Mass (P)2007 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Well-written and captivating; the reader gets a chance to discover the meaning of life as well and will not be disappointed." ( Kliatt)

Mystery without being a mystery

I love how the story is a mystery but without being a mystery and how it shows people working together for one big goal

Michael school book

This book was really good if it’s the summer and your bored and have to read a book for school I recommend this book. It’s adventurous and a cliffhanger. I always never liked reading books until I used audible it helps me read the best books whenever. If your on vacation on a hammock just chill and read this book on audible.

Delightful

Thoughtful story of life and why we are here, through the experiences of an almost teenager.

A Feel-Good Story That Opens The Heart & The Mind

Wendy Mass did another great job creating unique characters. Combine that with another amazingly unique story and you have a wonderful book. With his 13th birthday just a summer away, Jeremy gets the best present anybody can ask for - the exposure to life that will forever change the way he views the world...all thanks to his dad (who passed away when he was 8).

The story had a rough start, but less than an hour into this adventure I couldn't stop listening. Mass ends the story with a feel-good twist that I have come to now expect from her writing.

It is a wonderful story...maybe her best thus far. Definitely check it out.

Amazing and deep story

I loved the way the author used objects to describe the story. I loved it. I will now read all of her books. Fave authour