Olivia Turner's Amazing Amazon Adventure

By: William Graham

Narrated by: Stephanie Quinn

Length: 1 hr and 26 mins

Publisher's Summary

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Turner faces the greatest challenge of her life in the Amazon rain forest. After becoming separated from her classmates on a school trip to Ecuador, Olivia finds herself lost in the jungle. She has to combat ants, mosquitoes, snakes, and dangerous native tribes as she tries to escape. Olivia shows her relentless spirit and determination to survive in this tale that sizzles with heart-pounding action and adventure.

©2018 William Graham (P)2018 William Graham

A good kids book

This book had a bit of a slow start. It steadily got more interesting. The intended audience was children likely upper elementary. Although, it could be used to expand vocabulary as well. There was an overall lesson on following directions/ breaking rules that was well illustrated. I did enjoy the adventure and exploration of the rainforest.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

What not to do

Cute story. It’s actually Olivia and a classmate that get lost. It’s a fairly realistic predicament the kids get themselves into. Although this is the lead to further stories (since Olivia is excited to see what other adventures she can have), I’d hope kids reading this get an idea of the potential seriousness of the seemingly harmless choice these kids made when they decided to do what they knew was not acceptable.
The story has a little lesson concerning the destruction of the rainforest. I hope future novels incorporate lessons like this and maybe a little more in-depth.

This is the first book I’ve listened to by this author and I would listen to another.

This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator. I would definitely listen to another.

There are no explicit sex scenes or excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.

Olivia Turner's Poor Choices

This was an adventure story designed for the younger ages. I found it interesting with a few factual pieces of information. The main point to be taken from this is not where the adventure took place, but what was done in regards to the safety of youth on these trips. Often times those who are younger lack the information background and experience to make a sound judgment regarding their own safety. It was an adventure book for teens and so much more. I received this book free for a fair and balanced review.

Fun Adventure for Kids

I listened with my kids (13, 11, and 9 year old). We all enjoyed the story and it's quick pace. I can see it being great for a short car trip. Their only criticism was the narrator's voice; they thought it was a little grating and kind of high pitched, like she was trying to read to littler kids. Overall, it was a fun story.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A Lively Audio Listen for Middle Grades and Older

What made the experience of listening to Olivia Turner's Amazing Amazon Adventure the most enjoyable?

Stephanie Quinn's voice guides readers all the way, capturing Olivia's excitement, the lower-voiced and firm admonitions of Paco and the other people Olivia encounters as part of her group and in the course of her Amazon encounters.

What did you like best about this story?

This spirited, highly recommended audio story pairs action with realistic observations of the Amazon and its environmental and social challenges.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene when Olivia realizes her illicit rafting adventure has resulted in their being lost in the jungle.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

This will thoroughly engross young readers seeking the vivid immediacy of an audio narrative paired with a heroine's determination to survive against all odds.