The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

By: Dan Gemeinhart

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

2019 Amazon.com Best Books of the Year

*Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award*

A 2020 Audie Awards Finalist

"Khristine Hvam's narration is as heartfelt as the story of 12-year-old Coyote Sunrise.... Both the story and Hvam's distinctive narration will linger in listeners' minds." (AudioFile magazine, Earphones Award winner)

Five years.

That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old school bus, criss-crossing the nation.

It's also how long ago Coyote lost her mom and two sisters in a car crash.

Coyote hasn't been home in all that time, but when she learns that the park in her old neighborhood is being demolished - the very same park where she, her mom, and her sisters buried a treasured memory box - she devises an elaborate plan to get her dad to drive 3,600 miles back to Washington state in four days...without him realizing it.

Along the way, they'll pick up a strange crew of misfit travelers. Lester has a lady love to meet. Salvador and his mom are looking to start over. Val needs a safe place to be herself. And then there's Gladys.... Over the course of thousands of miles, Coyote will learn that going home can sometimes be the hardest journey of all...but that with friends by her side, she just might be able to turn her "once upon a time" into a "happily ever after."

Praise for The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise:

"If Katherine Applegate says a book 'just plain makes you want to hug the world,' you know there's magic there. And if you have narrator Khristine Hvam delivering a warm, slightly twangy performance as said book's travel-worn protagonist, then that's a listening experience not to be missed." (Paste.com)

©2019 Dan Gemeinhart (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Khristine Hvam's narration is as heartfelt as the story of 12-year-old Coyote Sunrise...Both the story and Hvam's distinctive narration will linger in listeners' minds." (AudioFile magazine, Earphones Award winner)

"Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise is Dan Gemeinhart’s finest book yet - and that’s saying something. Your heart needs this joyful miracle of a book." (Katherine Applegate, acclaimed author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree)

Amazon.com Best Books of the Year

Heartwarming adventure

This book is heartwarming but also a nonstop adventure. Knowing the premise I was like “how the heck is the author going to pull this off in a plausible way?” But he actually did it. Its Judy Blume meets John Greene. Loved.

Heartfelt

I loved this book it was so hard to put down! it was heartfelt, sad, happy, and of course it was amazing! I was able to finish this book in two days it was that hard to put down!!

Feel Good Story!

This was a heartwarming book!! I loved the storyline and EVERY character!! if you are looking for a "feel good" book, this is it!!

Finally, a real story for kids today!!

This story pulls at your heart… could not stop listening and I did not want it to end. Listen with you children…beautiful, heartwarming story.

Such a great Story

We listened to this book while on a road trip! Fun!!! Would recommend to read!

Ya

It was amazing just amazing oh ya just amazing i loved it great book yay

Best book ever!!

I really invited this book, it was a very moving story about how this girl has to find her way back home to find the one thing she has left of her mom and sisters. I recommend this book for 10 and older there is some swearing, but it is truly one of the best books I have ever read!😃

Remarkable Characters

I loved the main character, Coyote, and the kindness she spreads along her journey. The narrator, Kristine Hvam, made the audio version very enjoyable.

Feel-Good Summer Story

This was charming and unexpectedly delightful. I found myself laughing out loud more than once. I needed a sweet summer story that had adventure, purpose and great characters. Light and breezy. It is a wonderful feel-good book about friendship and the love of family.

Moving story

The story / plot moves at a perfect pace.
There is a large amount physical movement in this book - interesting and exciting situations that keep the characters hustling.
The emotional journey was strong enough to move both my daughter and myself (11 and 56).