• Pieces of Why

  • By: K. L. Going
  • Narrated by: Azure Parsons
  • Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Pieces of Why

By: K. L. Going
Narrated by: Azure Parsons
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Publisher's summary

From the award winning author of Fat Kid Rules the World and The Liberation of Gabriel King comes a lyrical, middle-grade gem that asks all the hard questions and hits all the right notes - perfect for fans of Cynthia Rylant and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine.

Tia lives with her mom in a high-risk neighborhood in New Orleans and loves singing gospel in the Rainbow Choir with Keisha, her boisterous and assertive best friend. Tia's dream is to change the world with her voice, and by all accounts she might be talented enough. But when a shooting happens in her neighborhood and she learns the truth about the crime that sent her father to prison years ago, Tia finds she can't sing anymore. The loss prompts her to start asking the people in her community hard questions - questions everyone has always been too afraid to ask.

Full of humanity, Pieces of Why is a timely story that addresses grief, healing, and forgiveness, told through the eyes of a gifted girl who hears rhythm and song everywhere in her life.

©2015 K. L. Going (P)2015 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Skillfully tackles topics of race, class, and violence in a moving testament to family and friendship, love and loss, and the power of forgiveness." (Publishers Weekly)

"A tender, accomplished story about the coming-of-age of a girl whose good intentions are challenged by uncertainties and her efforts to do what is right, even when that's frightening and painful." (Booklist)

"An engrossing and accessible first-person narrative, Pieces of Why deftly challenges stereotypes while addressing the critical need for young people to connect to adults they can trust to help them make meaning of the complex world around them...Readers who like realistic fiction will appreciate the story’s authenticity, as will those looking for literature reflecting the daily challenges of their own lives." (VOYA)

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awsome , my daughter read along with the hardcover

Awesome read , my daughter read along with the hardcover for a class project. I believe she will get a great grade.

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I found this story inspirational and very interesting. I am glad that I chose to buy this audio book. I think I will get some of your other audio books as well

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