Confessions of a Mango Audiobook
Confessions of a Mango is an unabridged English audiobook about Ruby, a dyslexic, dysgraphic, and dyscalculic student navigating a high-pressure school and advocating for herself. Its focus on learning differences and belonging may appeal to young listeners looking for a character-led school story.
At a glance
- Follows Ruby as she struggles with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia at a competitive charter school.
- Ruby's anonymous online posts connect her with others who feel out of place.
- The story centers on advocating for oneself and challenging a high-pressure school environment.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged recording has a stated runtime of 4 hours and 18 minutes, making its length clear for planning listening time.
- Its protagonist's learning differences and school pressures are central to the story, rather than incidental details.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Listening length | 4 hours and 18 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Author | Kate Lumsden, see all |
| Narrator | Kate Coventry |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Publication date | April 14, 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young listeners interested in stories about school pressures, sibling dynamics, and learning differences.
- Families or educators seeking a fictional story about self-advocacy and belonging.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a nonfiction guide to dyslexia or other learning differences.
- Buyers looking specifically for a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder primarily four-star. This gives a generally favorable signal, but without customer comments it does not reveal what listeners liked or where the audiobook may fall short.
Frequently asked questions
What is Confessions of a Mango about?
It follows Ruby, who feels out of place at a competitive school while coping with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Her anonymous online posts help her find others with similar feelings.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Kate Coventry as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
No. The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
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