Matteo Audiobook by Michael Leali
Matteo is an unabridged English audiobook by Michael Leali, narrated by Mark Sanderlin. The middle-grade story follows an 11-year-old baseball hopeful whose changing body leads him to uncover secrets about himself and his family.
At a glance
- A contemporary, magical coming-of-age story centered on identity and family.
- Matteo’s attempt to fit in with his father’s former baseball team leads to an unexpected transformation.
- The listing identifies the recording as unabridged and gives its listening length as 6 hours and 34 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its identity and family themes are framed through a baseball-team storyline and a magical mystery.
- The unabridged recording has a stated runtime, which helps listeners gauge its length.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Michael Leali |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Mark Sanderlin, see all |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 34 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | May 23, 2023 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a middle-grade coming-of-age story about identity, family and belonging.
- Readers or listeners drawn to magical twists and baseball as a story setting.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Matteo?
The listing names Michael Leali as the author and Mark Sanderlin as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
What is Matteo about?
Eleven-year-old Matteo joins his father's former baseball team hoping to become someone his father can be proud of. When he begins developing tree-like features, he investigates a mystery tied to a town oak and his family.
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