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Talking to Alaska

By: Anna Woltz, Laura Watkinson - translator
Narrated by: Fleur de Wit, Alexander Brouwer
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Summary

A powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog.

It takes only one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker's had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than 'that boy with epilepsy'.

When Parker discovers her beloved dog, Alaska - whom she had to give away last year - now belongs to Sven, she's determined to steal her back. Of course, that's easier said than done....

Translated by Laura Watkinson.

©2021 Anna Woltz, 2021 English translation copyright © Laura Watkinson 2021 (P)2021 Audible, Ltd
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There's always hope

Glad I've pushed through. This story is a nice one for sure, gives you a bit of hope in a better world and people's kindness.

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I personally loved this book, it is written and read perfectly!! It would be excellent for any children or adults who enjoy slight drama and happy endings.

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Short & lovely book

I really loved this book and it even inspired me to get a husky, I recommend for you to listen to with your kids.

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Lovely story line

So captivating couldn’t stop listening! Enjoyed the 2 story lines running along side each other and what a beautiful story of true friendships

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good

it was a good story good to have a story about people that are different

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Beautiful story

an absolutely beautiful story about learning to stop judging, to look beyond what things appear to be and being a better person in general.

full of disabled representation in terms of both physical and mental health. there's also neurodivergency.

the main characters are great people but also horrible people. they treat each other poorly but also wonderfully. they learn a lot from each other and become better.

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Loved this great story for young people

This is a great story for young people because it has really interesting characters, including a dog, and a great plot with lots of different points of view. The story is moving and amusing with excellent life lessons for young and old alike. As an adult listener I especially appreciated that it is both very well written and narrated.

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Raising awareness

What a fantastic book in order to raise awareness about the wonderful work of assistance dogs, invisible disabilities and friendship.

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It was good bit i dont like cliffhangersssssssssss

It was a heart warming story about a dog called Alaska and she has an old owner. Im notgoing to spoil it for you but its good

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Loved it I adore this book
It changed my life and have me a new understanding of epileptic people and there condition

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